Article
Multiplex allele-specific PCR assay for differential diagnosis of Hb S, Hb D-Punjab and Hb Tak.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 1 May 2004
Sanchaisuriya Kanokwan, Chunpanich Sunisa, Fucharoen Goonnapa, Fucharoen Supan
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Apart from hemoglobin (Hb) E, Hb D-Punjab [beta121(GH4)Glu-Gln] and Hb Tak [beta147Term-Thr] are the two most common beta-chain variants among the Asian population. These two Hb variants have similar alkaline electrophoretic mobilities and HPLC profiles as those of the Hb S [beta6(A3)Glu-Val]. Differential diagnosis of these clinically relevant hemoglobinopathies is therefore problematic. Direct...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
