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Investigation of mutations in the HBB gene using the 1,000 genomes database.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Carlice-Dos-Reis Tânia, Viana Jaime, Moreira Fabiano Cordeiro, Cardoso Greice de Lemos, Guerreiro João, Santos Sidney, Ribeiro-Dos-Santos Ândrea
Abstract excerpt
Mutations in the HBB gene are responsible for several serious hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell anemia and β-thalassemia. Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common monogenic diseases worldwide. Due to its prevalence, diverse strategies have been developed for a better understanding of its molecular mechanisms. In silico analysis has been increasingly used to investigate the genotype-phenotype...
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