Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease

by | Oct 19, 2023 | Red Blood Cells

Key Takeaways Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited blood disorders, not a single condition. All forms involve hemoglobin S (HbS), produced by a mutation in codon 6 of the β-globin gene that swaps glutamic acid for valine. Pathophysiology ▾:...
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