Physiopathology of Bone Modifications in β-Thalassemia
β-thalassemia major (βTM) or Cooley anemia is characterized by significantly reduced or absent synthesis of β-globin chains, which induces important pathologic consequences including hemolytic anemia, altered erythropoiesis, and bone marrow overstimulation. The pathogenesis of bone changes in patien...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2012-01-01
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Series: | Anemia |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/320737 |
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