Tumor necrosis factor-superfamily 15 gene expression in patients with sickle cell disease

The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between tumor necrosis factor-superfamily 15 (TNFSF15) gene expression and clinical findings in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Forty-nine patients with SCD and 38 healthy controls were included in this study. TNFSF15 gene expression and...

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Published in:Turkish journal of haematology 2014-09, Vol.31 (3), p.255-260
Main Authors: Ozçimen, Ahmet Ata, Unal, Selma, Canacankatan, Necmiye, Antmen, Serife Efsun
Format: Article
Language:English
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cytokine
inflammation
sickle cell disease
tnfsf15 gene
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate the relation between tumor necrosis factor-superfamily 15 (TNFSF15) gene expression and clinical findings in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Forty-nine patients with SCD and 38 healthy controls were included in this study. TNFSF15 gene expression and plasma levels were analyzed. TNFSF15 gene expression was compared in subgroups considering the frequency of painful crises and acute chest syndrome (ACS). It was found that TNFSF15 gene expression was significantly higher in patients with SCD than the controls (p=0.001), whereas there was no significant difference between the patients with SCD and the control groups considering plasma levels of TNFSF15. TNFSF15 gene expression was also significantly higher in SCD patients with ACS (p=0.008). These findings suggest that TNFSF15 may have a role in the pathogenesis of SCD presenting with ACS. Further studies on larger groups are needed to determine the function of TNFSF15 in SCD patients with ACS and pulmonary hypertension. Analysis of TNFSF15 expression may also serve as a promising approach in ACS therapy.
ISSN:1300-7777
1308-5263
DOI:10.4274/tjh.2012.0130