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Sickle Cell Anemia Genetics
Research from Boston University, Department of Medicine in the area of sickle cell anemia genetics published
April 16th, 2007
New investigation results, "Estimated glomerular filtration rate in sickle cell anemia is associated with polymorphisms of bone morphogenetic protein receptor 1B," are detailed in a study published in American Journal of Hematology. "Renal disease is common in sickle cell anemia. In this exploratory work, we used data from a longitudinal study of the natural history of sickle cell disease to examine the hypothesis that polymorphisms (SNPs) in selected candidate genes are associated with glomerular filtration rate (GFR)," scientists in the United States report. "DNA samples and clinical and laboratory data were available for 1,140 patients with sickle cell anemia....
Source: Hematology Week (2007-04-16)
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