Association Between Lipid Profile and Clinical Manifestations in Sickle Cell Anemia: A Systematic Review

Abstract Introduction Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a genetic disease associated with frequent episodes of acute illness. Changes in the lipid profile and a chronic inflammatory process make up the molecular aspects observed in this disease. Associations between these mechanisms and clinical manifestations could thus define severity profiles and therapeutic strategies. Objectives To verify whether there is an association between lipid profile and clinical manifestations in patients with SCA and if there is a correlation between lipid profile and laboratory markers in this disease. Methodolo...

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