A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease

Abstract Background Hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease (SCD), have been recognized as a major health problem globally. SCD is caused by a mutation in the GAG codon that converts glutamate to valine, resulting in sickle hemoglobin (HbS) and various clinical symptoms. Main body An estim...

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Main Authors: Md Samim Hassan, Taslima Nasrin, Ajay Mahalka, Mehboob Hoque, Safdar Ali
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-12-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-024-00623-1
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Taslima Nasrin
Ajay Mahalka
Mehboob Hoque
Safdar Ali
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description Abstract Background Hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease (SCD), have been recognized as a major health problem globally. SCD is caused by a mutation in the GAG codon that converts glutamate to valine, resulting in sickle hemoglobin (HbS) and various clinical symptoms. Main body An estimated 300,000 new-borns are diagnosed with SCD every year which makes it a very important clinical manifestation to study. The present review aims to comprehensively explore the pathophysiology, diagnostics, and management approaches for populations affected by sickle cell disease. Different genetic forms of SCDs are also mentioned in this review. Short conclusion HbS polymerization contributes to the overall pathophysiological process of SCD. Several treatment options are available, though the US Food and Drug Administration-approved low-toxicity medication hydroxyurea is commonly used to treat SCD complications. Besides, hemopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy are also two potential curative approaches. For SCD management, genetic counseling and neonatal screening at different stages play a crucial role.
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spelling doaj-art-f4021c6eb94c4a94a781fc8047ee61b22024-12-22T12:29:49ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics2090-24412024-12-0125111110.1186/s43042-024-00623-1A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell diseaseMd Samim Hassan0Taslima Nasrin1Ajay Mahalka2Mehboob Hoque3Safdar Ali4Clinical and Applied Genomics (CAG) Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah UniversityClinical and Applied Genomics (CAG) Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah UniversityNagarmal Modi SewaSadanApplied Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah UniversityClinical and Applied Genomics (CAG) Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, Aliah UniversityAbstract Background Hemoglobinopathies, including sickle cell disease (SCD), have been recognized as a major health problem globally. SCD is caused by a mutation in the GAG codon that converts glutamate to valine, resulting in sickle hemoglobin (HbS) and various clinical symptoms. Main body An estimated 300,000 new-borns are diagnosed with SCD every year which makes it a very important clinical manifestation to study. The present review aims to comprehensively explore the pathophysiology, diagnostics, and management approaches for populations affected by sickle cell disease. Different genetic forms of SCDs are also mentioned in this review. Short conclusion HbS polymerization contributes to the overall pathophysiological process of SCD. Several treatment options are available, though the US Food and Drug Administration-approved low-toxicity medication hydroxyurea is commonly used to treat SCD complications. Besides, hemopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy are also two potential curative approaches. For SCD management, genetic counseling and neonatal screening at different stages play a crucial role.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-024-00623-1HemoglobinSickle cell disease (SCD)MutationDiagnosticsManagement
spellingShingle Md Samim Hassan
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Ajay Mahalka
Mehboob Hoque
Safdar Ali
A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease
Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
Hemoglobin
Sickle cell disease (SCD)
Mutation
Diagnostics
Management
title A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease
title_full A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease
title_fullStr A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease
title_full_unstemmed A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease
title_short A perspective on the genesis, diagnostics, and management of sickle cell disease
title_sort perspective on the genesis diagnostics and management of sickle cell disease
topic Hemoglobin
Sickle cell disease (SCD)
Mutation
Diagnostics
Management
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-024-00623-1
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