Description of a Rare β-Globin Gene Mutation: -86 (C>G) (HBB: c.-136C>G) Observed in a Syrian Family.

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We present the description of a β-thalassemia (β-thal) -86 (C>G) (HBB: c.-136C>G) mutation in a Syrian family from Damascus, As-Suwayda Province, Syria, who was referred to the laboratory for prenatal diagnosis (PND). The mutation was found in the mother in a homozygous state, while it was in the father and in the amniotic fluid sample in a heterozygous state. This mutation is located at -86 within the proximal...

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