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Molecular Characterization of Hb H and AEBart’s Diseases in Thai Children: Phramongkutklao Hospital Experiences.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - 1 Feb 2017
Boonyawat Boonchai, Photia Apichat, Monsereenusorn Chalinee, Rujkijyanont Piya, Traivaree Chanchai
Abstract excerpt
Background: Alpha-thalassemia is a common genetic disorder in Thailand and is caused by either deletion or non-deletional mutation of one or both α-globin genes. Inactivation of three α-globin genes causes Hb H disease and interaction of Hb H disease with heterozygous Hb E results in AEBart’s disease. Objective: The present study aimed to characterize the genotype of α-globin gene in 81 pediatric patients with Hb...
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