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[Genetic study on 27 children with beta-thalassemia major and their parents in Sichuan area].
Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition - 1 May 2004
Li Xi-hong, Wang Xiao-yang, Wang Feng-lan, Sun Bing
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: This genetic analysis on 27 children with beta-thalassemia major and their parents was performed in an attempt to elucidate the characteristics of gene mutations, and to improve the early diagnosis and prevention of this disease in Sichuan area. METHODS: The hematologic studies of beta-thalassemia included the osmotic fragility of erythrocyte determined by brine osmosis method, the HbF qualitatively...
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