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The association of HBG2, BCL11A, and HBS1L-MYB polymorphisms to thalidomide response in Chinese β-thalassemia patients.
Blood cells, molecules & diseases - 1 Sept 2020
Yang Kun, Wu Yi, Ma Yanni, Xiao Jian, Zhou Yali, Yin Xiaolin
Abstract excerpt
Thalidomide has been shown to reactivate fetal hemoglobin (HbF) production and reduce the need for blood transfusions in β-thalassemia patients. However, some patients show a minor response or no response to thalidomide. In view of its potential side effects, targeted prescription of thalidomide is imperative. We initially aimed to explore the relevance of HBG2 (rs7482144), BCL11A (rs11886868, rs4671393, rs766432...
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