Monday, November 5, 2007

Novel Way To Remove Iron From Ferritin Could Dramatically Improve Sickle Cell Treatment (Science Daily)

A small protein or heptapeptide could be used to accelerate the removal of iron from ferritin, according to new research. The results of this study may help scientists develop new medications that dramatically improve the removal of excess iron in patients diagnosed with blood diseases such as B-Thalassemia (Cooley's anemia) or sickle cell disease.

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