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[The importance of DNA analysis of C282Y, H63D and S65C mutations in the HFE gene].
Casopis lekaru ceskych - 1 Jan 2012
Drastíková Monika, Beránek Martin, Hegerová Jaroslava, Putzová Daniela
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BACKGROUND: Hereditary hemochromatosis is a relatively common genetic disease characterized by increased iron absorption and deposition in major organs of the body. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of C282Y, H63D and S65C mutations in the HFE gene in patients suspected of hereditary hemochromatosis and to compare it with healthy subjects (control group). MATERIAL AND METHODS: The group of...
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