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Prevalence of the C282Y, H63D, and S65C mutations of the HFE gene in 1,146 newborns from a region of Northern Spain.
Genetic testing - 1 Jan 2004
Altes Albert, Ruiz Angels, Barceló Ma Jesus, Remacha Angel Francisco, Puig Teresa, Maya Antonio José, Castell Conxa, Amate Jose Ma, Saz Zuleika, Baiget Montserrat
Abstract excerpt
In Spain, 85% of patients with genetic hemochromatosis (GH) are homozygous for the C282Y mutation of the HFE gene. H63D and S65C mutations of HFE may also play some role in the disease. The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of C282Y, H63D, and S65C mutations of the HFE gene in newborns in Catalonia, Spain. One thousand one hundred forty-six newborn screening cards were selected randomly. DNA from...
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