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Detection and structural analysis of abnormal hemoglobins found in Thailand.
The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health - 1 Jan 1999
Svasti J, Srisomsap C, Winichagoon P, Fucharoen S
Abstract excerpt
In Thailand, some 20 different abnormal hemoglobins have been found in the last 30 years. Most are rare except for Hb E and Hb Constant Spring, found with frequencies of 10-53% and 1-8% respectively in different parts of the country. Most mutations are point mutations, but C-terminal elongations and crossing-over are also found. Most mutations do not cause clinical problems, but some can give rise to mild...
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