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Pathobiology of Sickle Cell Disease
Since it was recognized as the “first molecular disease,” sickle cell anemia (HbSS) caused by homozygosity for the mutant sickle beta-globin gene has provided the classic paradigm for single-gene disorders. Predominant clinical features include hemolytic anemia, episodic painful vasoocclusive events,…