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Hb Oegstgeest [alpha104(G11)Cys-->Ser (alpha1)]. A new hemoglobin variant associated with a mild alpha-thalassemia phenotype.
Hemoglobin - 1 Jan 2005
Harteveld Cornelis L, Rozendaal Lieke, Blom Nico A, Lo-A-Njoe Shirley, Akkerman Nicole, Arkestijn Sandra, Van Delft Peter, Giordano Piero C
Abstract excerpt
A microcytic hypochromic anemic state was observed in an 8-year old Black female of Surinam origin during pre-operative Hb S [beta6(A3)Glu-->Val] screening. Her high zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) level suggested a chronic iron depletion but, in contrast, the high red blood cell (RBC) count (5.85 x 10(12)/L) was indicative of a possible coexisting thalassemia. No abnormal hemoglobin (Hb) bands were present on high...
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