Diversity of alpha-globin mutations and clinical presentation of alpha-thalassemia in Israel.

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Alpha-thalassemia is among the world's most common single gene disorders, caused primarily by gene deletions. In Israel, where alpha(o)-trait thalassemia is uncommon, it is of particular importance because of its phenotypic interactions with beta-thalassemia in hetero- and homozygotes. In a study of 232 individuals referred for molecular evaluation of anemia, 303 chromosomes carried alpha-globin gene...

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