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What is the definition of Pure Red Cell Aplasia?
Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare condition that affects the bone marrow. Bone marrow contains stem cells which develop into the red blood cells that carry oxygen through the body, the white blood cells that fight infections, and the platelets that help with blood clotting. In people with PRCA, the bone marrow makes a reduced number of red blood cells (called anemia). As a result, affected people may experience fatigue, lethargy, and pale skin. PRCA has many different causes. A rare congenital form of PRCA, called Diamond Blackfan syndrome, is an inherited condition that is also associated with other physical abnormalities. PRCA can also be due to certain medications, infections, pregnancy, renal failure, and conditions such as thymomas, autoimmune disease (such as systemic lupus erythematosus), cancers of the blood, and solid tumors. In many cases, the cause of the condition is unknown (idiopathic).
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What are the alternative names for Pure Red Cell Aplasia?
  • Pure red cell aplasia
  • PRCA
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Defining the Natural History of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Fanconi Anemia

Background: Fanconi anemia (FA) is an inherited disorder. People with FA are more likely to get certain cancers, especially squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). These cancers usually appear first in the mouth, esophagus, and genital and anal areas. Early detection of SCCs may help improve survival rates for people with FA.

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TCRαβ+ T-cell/CD19+ B-cell Depleted Hematopoietic Grafts and a Reduced Intensity Preparative Conditioning Regimen Containing JSP191 to Achieve Engraftment and Blood Reconstitution in Patients With Fanconi Anemia

Summary: The objective of this clinical trial is to develop a cell therapy for Fanconi Anemia which enables enhanced donor hematopoietic and immune reconstitution with decreased toxicity by transplanting depleted stem cells from a donor after using an experimental antibody treatment called JSP-191 as a part of conditioning. This experimental treatment will hopefully cause fewer side effects than chemothera...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

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