Article
Molecular Characteristics of Hb New York [β113(G15)Val→Glu, HBB: c.341T>A] in Thailand.
Hemoglobin - 1 Jan 2018
Chaibunruang Attawut, Singha Kritsada, Srivorakun Hataichanok, Fucharoen Goonnapa, Fucharoen Supan
Abstract excerpt
Hb New York or Hb Kaohsiung [β113(G15)Val→Glu (GTG>GAG), HBB: c.341T>A] has been considered a rare β hemoglobin (Hb) variant found originally in an Iranian woman and later in diverse populations but its genetic origin has not been elucidated. Here we report molecular and hematological descriptions of this variant found in the Thai population. Among 5643 subjects referred for hemoglobinopathy investigation during...
Topics
- Alleles
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Hemoglobins, Abnormal
- Humans
- Polymerase Chain Reaction
- Thailand
