The Role of RBC Oxidative Stress in Sickle Cell Disease: From the Molecular Basis to Pathologic Implications
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited monogenic disorder and the most common severe hemoglobinopathy in the world. SCD is characterized by a point mutation in the β-globin gene, which results in hemoglobin (Hb) S production, leading to a variety of mechanistic and phenotypic changes within the s...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/10/1608 |