Role of Red Blood Cells “Annexin V” and Platelets “P-Selectin” in Patients with Thalassemia

ConclusionThe mean expression of platelets P-selectin in patients with thalassemia major and thalassemia intermedia was significantly higher than that in controls and patients with thalassemia minor. However, its expression was significantly higher in patients with thalassemia intermedia than in those with thalassemia major. Annexin V also showed a positive correlation with P-selectin, and both markers positively correlated with regularity of blood transfusion.
Source: Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Therapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research