Harvard Medical School researchers at Boston Children's Hospital and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have identified a new pathway that regulates the production of fetal hemoglobin, a form of hemoglobin that normally gets replaced soon after birth by adult hemoglobin.
New Pathway Identified for Treating Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassemia
Researchers at Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered a new pathway that regulates fetal hemoglobin production, which could lead to advancements in treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia. This research is significant as these diseases are prevalent in Iran, affecting many individuals and families. Improved treatments could alleviate the healthcare burden in the country.
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