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Valproic Acid and Augmentation of Fetal Hemoglobin in Individuals With and Without Sickle Cell Disease

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: To the Editor: Increased synthesis of fetal hemoglobin may ameliorate the clinical severity of sickle cell disease1; both chemotherapeutic and nonchemotherapeutic agents have been shown to augment fetal hemoglobin synthesis in selected populations of affected patients.[2][1] ,[3][2] Some studies

Source: Blood

DOI: 10.1182/blood.v90.2.891

Authors: Rita Selby, Eric Nisbet-Brown, Raveen K. Basran, Lebe Chang, Nancy F. Olivieri

Institution: Hospital for Sick Children

Language: English

Topic: Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W35710392