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Distribution of HFE C282Y and H63D mutations in the Balearic Islands (NE Spain).
Clinical genetics - 1 Jan 2002
Guix P, Picornell A, Parera M, Galmes A, Obrador A, Ramon M M, Castro J A
Abstract excerpt
The HFE gene contains two main missense mutations: C282Y and H63D. Individuals with these mutations carry a risk of developing hereditary haemochromatosis (HH). The common form of this disease is due to homozygosity for the C282Y mutation. Population studies have shown the variation of the prevalence of these mutations in different countries and ethnic groups. The purposes of this current study were to determine...
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