1. Secretory phospholipase A2 predicts impending acute chest syndrome in sickle cell disease
by Lori A. Styles, Anton J. Aarsman, Elliott P. Vichinsky, and Frans A. Kuypers
Blood
Volume 96(9):
November 1, 2000
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2. Pattern of sPLA2 concentration in a single SCD patient hospitalized for vaso-occlusive crisis on 3 occasions.During 2 hospitalizations for uncomplicated vaso-occlusive crisis(VOC), sPLA2 concentration remained low.
Pattern of sPLA2 concentration in a single SCD patient hospitalized for vaso-occlusive crisis on 3 occasions.During 2 hospitalizations for uncomplicated vaso-occlusive crisis(VOC), sPLA2 concentration remained low. When the patient developed ACS 2 days into an admission for VOC, the sPLA2 rose to levels 10-fold higher than in uncomplicated VOC. VOC no. 1, ▪; VOC no. 2, ●; VOC/ACS, ▴.
Lori A. Styles et al. Blood 2000;96:
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