Reticulocyte parameters and hemoglobin F
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R. Borba; C.S.P. Lima; H.Z.W. Grotto
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Article
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2003
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Hemoglobin F (HbF) is an effective inhibitor of HbS polymerization. Hydroxyurea (HU) is used to increase HbF synthesis and improve the clinical course of sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. We studied a series of laboratory parameters concerning HbF production and reticulocyte response,