Effect of Oxidative Stress on Leukocyte DNA Damage in β-thalassemic Patients

Objective: Thalassemia is a group of genetic diseases where hemoglobin synthesis is impaired. Chronic anemia leads to increased dietary iron absorption, which develops into iron overload pathology. Treatment through regular transfusions increases oxygen capacity but also provides excess iron deposi...

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Main Authors: Sarun Kunwittaya, Prasit Chanarat, Yuttana Mundee, Umnat Mevatee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2007-09-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246140