Sickle Cell Animia: Novel Small Molecule Therapy Shows Benefit Via Hydration Of Red B

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Sickle Cell Animia: Novel Small Molecule Therapy Shows Benefit Via Hydration Of Red B - 05-02-2008, 12:00 PM

Researchers are identifying innovative therapeutics for sickle cell anemia that focus on specific factors in the disease's progression, such as the important role of hydration of the red blood cells. A novel small molecule therapy called senicapoc showed efficacy in maintaining hydration of red blood cells and increasing hemoglobin levels in patients with sickle cell anemia.

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