Cytokines TNF-Alpha and IL-8 Gene Polymorphisms in Sickle Cell Anaemia Patients under Hydroxyurea Treatment
Introduction: Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) is an inherited disorder characterised by homozygosis for the mutation that causes Haemoglobin S (Hb S) production. SCA patients have increased serum levels of circulating Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) and Interleukin 8 (IL-8) during crisis events, occa...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11681/35740_CE(Ra1)_F(SS)_PF1(MJ_AP)_PN(AP).pdf |