Hypoxia Biomarkers, Oxidative Stress, and Circulating Microparticles in Pediatric Patients With Thalassemia in Upper Egypt

In conclusion, the increased tissue hypoxia, oxidative stress in β thalassemia, and its relationship with DNA damage and MPs release could explain many complications of thalassemia and may have therapeutic implications. The VEGF could serve as an important indicator for adequacy of blood transfusion in thalassemia.

Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - May 26, 2014 Category: Hematology Authors: Elsayh, K. I., Zahran, A. M., El-Abaseri, T. B., Mohamed, A. O., El-Metwally, T. H. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research