#XLSA

Breakthrough Gene Therapy Model for Treating X-Linked Sideroblastic Anemia Gives Patients New Hope Researchers at CHOP unveil a pioneering gene therapy model for X-linked sideroblastic anemia, potentially transforming treatment options for patients.

Breakthrough Gene Therapy Model for Treating X-Linked Sideroblastic Anemia Gives Patients New Hope #USA #Philadelphia #gene_therapy #XLSA #CHOP

Ring sideroblasts (Prussian blue reaction) in a bone marrow aspirate. Image source: @ash-hematology.bsky.social Image Bank

Hematologists & pathologists find these cells fascinating: ring sideroblasts.

While most commonly associated with #MDS or inherited genetic disorders like #XLSA or #MLASA, these cells can also result from ethanol or tuberculosis drugs - even hypothermia.

They have such an interesting history!/1