Methods of detecting and treating vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease
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1. A method of testing blood, comprising:
- a) providing blood from a patient with sickle cell disease; and
b) examining said blood to determined the incidence of preformed lymphocyte/erythrocyte conjugates as a test for sickle cell crisis.
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Abstract
Methods are described for treating sickle cell disease, and in particular, detection and treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease. Antibodies are employed which bind competitively and suppress adhesion of sickle erythrocytes to autologous lymphocytes.
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1. A method of testing blood, comprising:
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a) providing blood from a patient with sickle cell disease; and b) examining said blood to determined the incidence of preformed lymphocyte/erythrocyte conjugates as a test for sickle cell crisis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of testing blood, comprising:
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a) providing i) erythrocytes from a patient with sickle cell disease; and
ii) autologous lymphocytes from said patient with sickle cell disease;b) mixing said autologous lymphocytes and said erythrocytes in vitro to create a cell suspension under conditions such that lymphocyte/erythrocyte conjugates can form; and c) determining the incidence of lymphocyte/erythrocyte conjugates as a test for sickle cell crisis. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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