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Genetic diversity of beta-thalassemia mutations in Pakistani population.
JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association - 1 Sept 2000
Khateeb B, Moatter T, Shaghil A M, Haroon S, Kakepoto G N
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BACKGROUND: beta-thalassemia is one of the most common inherited single gene disorder in Pakistan. It is characterized by reduced or absent beta-globin gene expression resulting in abnormal maturation and survival of red blood cells. Due to high prevalence of this disease in the local population, it has become important for the health care providers to encourage people to utilize laboratory facilities for carrier...
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