Research Article

TSH Receptor Reduces Hemoglobin S Polymerization and Increases Deformability and Adhesion of Sickle Erythrocytes

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TSH inhibits ex vivo HbS polymerization. The area under the curve (AUC) plot of polymerization inhibition with TSH at concentrations of 1, 2, 3, and 5 mIU/L and control. Reading taken at 700 nm absorbance. N = 4. The results expressed as the mean ± SEM. vs control, with 95% confidence interval in one-way ANOVA and Tukey posttest.