Article
Two independent origins of Hb Dhonburi (Neapolis) [beta 126 (H4) Val-->Gly]: an electrophoretically silent hemoglobin variant.
Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry - 1 Feb 2007
Viprakasit Vip, Chinchang Worrawut
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A beta-hemoglobin variant (beta 126 (H4) Val-->Gly) was reported from Thailand and Naples (Southern Italy) as Hb Dhonburi (1) and Hb Neapolis (2), respectively. This abnormal hemoglobin, resulting from a valine to glycine substitution in the contact region between alpha and beta subunits, gives rise to instability at non-physiological conditions. However, it was difficult to distinguish this variant...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
