[HTML][HTML] Increased concentrations of IL-18 and uric acid in sickle cell anemia: contribution of hemolysis, endothelial activation and the inflammasome

BAV Cerqueira, WV Boas, AD Zanette, MG Reis… - Cytokine, 2011 - Elsevier
BAV Cerqueira, WV Boas, AD Zanette, MG Reis, MS Goncalves
Cytokine, 2011Elsevier
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common, severe monogenetic disorder characterized by
chronic hemolysis, frequent infections, a chronic inflammatory state and recurrent occlusions
of the microcirculation, resulting in painful crises, organ damage and premature death. This
study evaluated associations between serum levels of IL-18, uric acid, hemolytic markers,
and inflammatory molecules in SCA patients. A cross-sectional study was performed
including 45 SCA patients (median age of 20.5 years) without general symptoms and who …
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common, severe monogenetic disorder characterized by chronic hemolysis, frequent infections, a chronic inflammatory state and recurrent occlusions of the microcirculation, resulting in painful crises, organ damage and premature death. This study evaluated associations between serum levels of IL-18, uric acid, hemolytic markers, and inflammatory molecules in SCA patients. A cross-sectional study was performed including 45 SCA patients (median age of 20.5years) without general symptoms and who had not undergone blood transfusions. Inclusion criteria for the steady-state SCA patients were the absence of hospitalization and the absence of infections. Interleukin-18 and uric acid levels were correlated closely with markers of hemolysis, endothelial dysfunction and others cytokines levels. These findings suggest probable influences of IL-18 and uric acid in the pathophysiology of vascular occlusion in SCA. Additional studies should be performed to characterize similar prognosis markers and possible therapeutic targets.
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