Therapeutic fetal hemoglobin induction in sickle cell disease with butyrate, hydroxyurea and the combination of hydroxyurea and butyrate

ABSTRACT

Some recent data in the treatment of adult carriers o f sickle cell anemia with increased fetal hemoglobin are related in this article. Results of the use of butyrate and hydroxyurea either in isolation or combined are considered.

RESUMO

Neste relato são apresentados alguns dados recentes do tratamento de portadores adultos de anemia falciforme com indutores do aumento da hemoglobina fetal. Apresento os resultados do uso isolado e combinado do butirato e da hidroxiureia.