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Characterization of Hb Lepore variants in the UK population.
Hemoglobin - 1 Jan 2015
Guo Lina, Kausar Anika, Old John M, Henderson Shirley J, Gallienne Alice E
Abstract excerpt
A molecular study of Hb Lepore heterozygotes identified by the UK population screening program has revealed four out of the five known Lepore variants. The region of homologous δ- and β-globin gene sequence was determined in 58 unrelated Hb Lepore heterozygotes referred for confirmation of their carrier status by DNA analysis through the national thalassemia and sickle cell screening program over a period of 10...
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