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Triplication (/alphaalphaalpha anti3.7) or deletion (-alpha3.7/) association in Argentinian beta-thalassemic carriers.
Annals of hematology - 1 Nov 2003
Bragós I M, Noguera N I, Raviola M P, Milani A C
Abstract excerpt
Prevalence of alpha gene triplication or deletion in beta-thalassemia carriers was studied in 109 unrelated individuals in Rosario, Argentina. In different populations -alpha(3.7) allele presents a higher prevalence than alphaalphaalpha(anti3.7); thus, alpha-thalassemia associated with beta-thalassemia is more frequently observed. Nevertheless, this event was detected in only one case (0.9%), while the...
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