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SICKLE CELL HEMOGLOBIN [3 records]

Record 1 2024-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Blood
CONT

Sickle cell hemoglobin(HbS) is a hemoglobin(Hb) variant characterized by point mutation causing replacement of glutamic acid by valine at position 6 of the β globin chain, which results in sickling phenomenon in low oxygen states, acidosis, and dehydration.

Key term(s)
  • sickle-cell hemoglobin
  • sickle cell haemoglobin
  • sickle-cell haemoglobin
  • sickle haemoglobin
  • haemoglobin S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Sang
CONT

La production d'une hémoglobine mutée appelée hémoglobine S (HbS) est à l'origine de nombreuses complications. Cette HbS a la particularité de polymériser en conditions désoxygénées engendrant la falciformation des globules rouges.

OBS

hémoglobine S : Dans cette désignation, l'abréviation «S» provient du mot anglais «sickle» qui signifie «faucille».

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

Any inherited disorder caused by abnormalities of hemoglobin, resulting in conditions such as sickle cell anemia, hemolytic anemia, or thalassemia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Groupe de maladies caractérisées par une anomalie de l'hémoglobine.

Spanish

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Record 3 2004-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Blood
DEF

Destruction of the red cell membrane causing release of hemoglobin.

CONT

Hemolysis of sickle cells is both extravascular and intravascular. The former is due to the effects of unstable Hb [hemoglobin] S and recurrent sickling on causing oxidative damage to cell membranes.

Key term(s)
  • haemolysis
  • haemocytolysis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sang
DEF

Destruction des globules rouges provoquant la libération de l'hémoglobine.

CONT

hémolyse intra-vasculaire.

Key term(s)
  • hemocytolyse

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sangre
DEF

Destrucción de glóbulos rojos.

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