Oxidative stress in sickle cell disease; pathophysiology and potential implications for disease management

Erfan Nur, Bart J. Biemond, Hans-Martin Otten, Dees P. Brandjes, John-John B. Schnog

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Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hemoglobinopathy characterized by hemolytic anemia, increased susceptibility to infections and vaso-occlusion leading to a reduced quality of life and life expectancy. Oxidative stress is an important feature of SCD and plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of hemolysis, vaso-occlusion and ensuing organ damage in sickle cell patients. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the (end-) products of their oxidative reactions are potential markers of disease severity and could be targets for antioxidant therapies. This review will summarize the role of ROS in SCD and their potential implication for SCD management. Am. J. Hematol. 86:484-489, 2011. (C) 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)484-489
JournalAmerican journal of hematology
Volume86
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

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