Sickle cell disease is a genetic blood disorder characterised by the production of abnormal haemoglobin, which causes red blood cells to become rigid and sickle-shaped. These cells tend to clump together, leading to blocked blood flow, oxygen deprivation, and chronic inflammation. One of the major contributors to complications in SCD is oxidative stress, a condition
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