Association of gene polymorphism (rs724016) with height and fetal hemoglobin in individuals with sickle cell anemia.

Objectives: Our study evaluated the association of the polymorphism rs724016 in the gene, previously associated with height in other populations, with predictors of height, clinical outcomes, and laboratory parameters in sickle cell anemia (SCA).

Methods: Cross-sectional study with individuals with SCA and aged between 3 and 20 years. Clinical, laboratory, molecular, and bone age (BA) data were evaluated.