The IMPACT OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE GENETIC POLYMORPHISM (SOD2 VAL16ALA) AND SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE LEVEL ON DISEASE SEVERITY IN A COHORT OF EGYPTIAN SICKLE CELL DISEASE PATIENTS IN EGYPT

Conclusion: SOD2 Val16Ala polymorphism was associated with low serum SOD2 levels that maypredict disease severity.KEYWORDS. SCD, EGYPT, SOD2, POLYMORPHISM.

Source: Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases - April 28, 2022 Category: Hematology Authors: Mervat Khorshied, Iman A, Shaheen, Yasmeen M.M Selim, Asmaa O. Elshahawy, Ilham Youssry Source Type: research