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Molecular genetic analyses of beta-thalassemia in South India reveals rare mutations in the beta-globin gene.
Journal of human genetics - 1 Jan 2004
Bashyam Murali Dharan, Bashyam Leena, Savithri Gorinabele R, Gopikrishna Munimanda, Sangal Vartul, Devi Akela Radha Rama
Abstract excerpt
beta-Thalassemia is the most prevalent single-gene disorder. Since no viable forms of treatment are available, the best course is prevention through prenatal diagnosis. In the present study, the prevalence of beta-thalassemia was extensively investigated in the South Indian population, especially from the state of Andhra Pradesh. Screening for causal mutations was carried out on genomic DNA isolated from patient...
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