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Molecular Heterogeneity of Thalassemia among Pregnant Laotian Women.
Acta haematologica - 1 Jan 2016
Wongprachum Kasama, Sanchaisuriya Kanokwan, Dethvongphanh Maneelay, Norcharoen Boualay, Htalongsengchan Bousanit, Vidamaly Virack, Sanchaisuriya Pattara, Fucharoen Supan, Fucharoen Goonnapa, Schelp Frank P
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: A pilot screening program for thalassemia was initiated in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. This study aimed to describe the genotype diversity and hematologic features of thalassemia among the participating pregnant women. METHODS: Blood samples of 411 pregnant Laotian women were collected. Hemoglobin (Hb) profiles were determined using a capillary zone electrophoresis system. Mutations...
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