Treatment of a hemoglobinopathy

摘要

Disclosed are methods for treating a patient identified as having a hemoglobinopathy that is characterized by a reduced affinity of hemoglobin for oxygen. The methods involve providing gaseous nitric oxide and/or carbon monoxide for (i) inhalation by the patient or (ii) ex vivo treatment of the patient's erythrocytes. Alternatively, a nitric-oxide-releasing compound can be administered to the patient.