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[The usefulness of the detection of Cys282Tyr and His63Asp mutations in the diagnosis of hereditary hemochromatosis].
Revista clinica espanola - 1 Oct 1999
Moreno L, Vallcorba P, Boixeda D, Cabello P, Bermejo F, San Román C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disease the diagnosis and early therapy of which is particularly relevant to prevent the appearance of complications. In 1996, the gene responsible for this condition was identified and was named HFE. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of Cys282Tyr (C282Y) and His63Asp (H63D) mutations in the HFE gene in a group of patients with the confirmed diagnosis of hereditary...
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