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Hemoglobin variants, hematological parameters and beta-globin gene cluster haplotypes in an isolated Amerindian group from the Orinoco River Delta.
Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2000
Arends Anabel, Chacín Marycarmen, Bravo-Urquiola Martha, Tibisay Arends De O, Alvarez Maritza, Castillo Omar, Guevara Jose M
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BACKGROUND: Several previous studies reported that the Venezuelan Warao Indians presented unusual genetic characteristics. AIM: The present study checked previous reports of a high frequency of hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH) and examined other hematological traits. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Standard hematology, electrophoresis on cellulose acetate, fetal hemoglobin alkali denaturation, gamma-globin...
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