Methods of treating hemoglobinopathies
AssigneeDuke University
InventorRahima Zennadi
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Abstract
Methods of alleviating the symptoms of hemoglobinopathies, including, but not limited to, sickle cell disease, β-thalassemia, and hemoglobin H disease are provided. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering an inhibitor selected from an ERK inhibitor, a MEK inhibitor, and, a Raf inhibitor. Methods of inhibiting adhesion of sickle red blood cells to endothelial cells are also provided.
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A method of alleviating vaso-occlusion in a patient with the hemoglobinopathy comprising administering an inhibitor selected from an ERK inhibitor, and a Raf inhibitor wherein the patient has experienced at least one vaso-occlusive event.
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