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LentiGlobin Administration to Sickle Cell Disease Patients: Effect on Serum Markers and Vaso-Occlusive Crisis.

Authors :
Kumar H
Sharma V
Wadhwa SS
Gowda DM
Kaushik S
Joseph AM
Karas M
Quinonez J
Furiato A
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Jan 08; Vol. 16 (1), pp. e51881. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jan 08 (Print Publication: 2024).
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

LentiGlobin, an innovative gene therapy, introduces a modified beta-globin gene that yields an anti-sickling hemoglobin variant. It boosts total hemoglobin levels, mitigates hemolysis, curtails inflammation, and addresses iron overload by reducing transfusion requirements. These changes, in turn, provide insights into disease mechanisms and treatment outcomes. Alterations in serum markers, such as hemoglobin levels and inflammatory biomarkers, can illuminate the therapeutic effectiveness of LentiGlobin and its impact on mitigating complications such as vaso-occlusive crises. Therefore, the purpose of this narrative review is to discuss the effects of LentiGlobin administration on diverse serum biomarkers and its correlation with vaso-occlusive crises in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD).<br />Competing Interests: HCA Healthcare Disclaimer: This research was supported (in whole or in part) by HCA Healthcare and/or an HCA Healthcare-affiliated entity. The views expressed in this publication represent those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of HCA Healthcare or any of its affiliated entities<br /> (Copyright © 2024, Kumar et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
16
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38327940
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.51881