Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormal sickle-shaped red blood cells (called hemoglobin S, HbS) that initiate a pathophysiology resulting in severe pain, progressive multi-organ damage, and premature death.…

Voxelotor is a novel hemoglobin S polymerization inhibitor for the treatment of sickle cell disease. This is a genetically inherited condition most prevalent in the Middle East, Africa, and certain parts of India. Sickle cell disease can lead to excruciating …