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An activin receptor IIA ligand trap corrects ineffective erythropoiesis in β-thalassemia

Authors :
Dussiot, Michael
Maciel, Thiago T.
Fricot, Aurelie
Chartier, Celine
Negre, Olivier
Veiga, Joel
Grapton, Damien
Paubelle, Etienne
Payen, Emmanuel
Beuzard, Yves
Leboulch, Philippe
Ribeil, Jean-Antoine
Arlet, Jean-Benoit
Cote, Francine
Courtois, Genevieve
Ginzburg, Yelena Z.
Daniel, Thomas O.
Chopra, Rajesh
Sung, Victoria
Hermine, Olivier
Moura, Ivan C.
Source :
Nature Medicine. April 1, 2014, p398, 12 p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The pathophysiology of ineffective erythropoiesis in b-thalassemia is poorly understood. We report that RAP-011, an activin receptor IIA (ActRIIA) ligand trap, improved ineffective erythropoiesis, corrected anemia and limited iron overload [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10788956
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.369247846