Abstract
The glycocalyx is an important anti-inflammatory and anti-adhesive barrier at the luminal side of endothelial cells. Glycocalyx volume was significantly reduced in sickle cell patients (HbSS/HbS beta(0)-thalassemia median 0.47L, IQR 0.27-0.66, HbSC/HbS beta(+)-thalassemia 0.23L, 0.0-0.58) compared with controls (1x10(9)L, 0.52-1.77) (p=0.03). Reduced glycocalyx may be a new factor in the pathophysiology of sickle cell disease.
Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
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Pages (from-to) | 307-308 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Haematologica |
Volume | 93 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Research programs
- EMC MM-02-41-04