GDF -15 and Severity Scores in Sickle Cell Disease Patients Attending Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria

• Published in: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research pp. 31 - 37
• Main Authors: Okocha, Chide, Manafa, Patrick, Anowi, Joy, Manafa, Vera, Efobi, Chilota
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 07.02.2020

Aim: Granulocyte differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a growth factor and biomarker for many disorders where Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury (IRI) is pathophysiologically relevant. Hence the need to evaluate GDF-15 as a biomarker in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Study Design: This is a cross sectional stu...