Immunophenotyping markers and cell adhesion molecules in sickle cell anaemia patients in Saudi Arabia
Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is an autosomal recessive inherited haemoglobinopathy, characterized by chronic haemolysis and inflammation, frequent infections and recurrent vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC). The hallmark of VOC is severe acute pain due to ischaemic tissue injury. The resultant end organ damag...
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Manchester Metropolitan University
2013
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.634982 |