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The molecular characterization of Beta globin gene in thalassemia patients reveals rare and a novel mutations in Pakistani population.
European journal of medical genetics - 1 Aug 2016
Yasmeen Humaira, Toma Sarmad, Killeen Natalie, Hasnain Shahida, Foroni Letizia
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INTRODUCTION: A multicentre study (including four cities in Pakistan) aimed to investigate the frequency and spectrum of alpha and beta thalassemia genetic mutations and XmnI polymorphism of the Gamma Globin gene. METHODS: One hundred and sixty one beta thalassemia patients, identified on the ground of haematological parameters, were screened for mutations of the Alpha (HBA2 and HBA1) and Beta (HBB) Globin genes...
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