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Impact of gene patents and licensing practices on access to genetic testing for hereditary hemochromatosis.
Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics - 1 Apr 2010
Chandrasekharan Subhashini, Pitlick Emily, Heaney Christopher, Cook-Deegan Robert
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Hereditary hemochromatosis is an iron metabolism disorder that leads to excess iron buildup, especially in the heart, liver, and pancreas. Mutations in the HFE gene are the single most common cause of hereditary hemochromatosis, which can be treated effectively if diagnosed early. Patents cover the HFE gene, related proteins, screening methods, and testing kits. Most initial testing for hereditary hemochromatosis...
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