Article
Hb Westmead (HBA2: c.369C>G): Hematological Characteristics in Heterozygotes with and without α0-Thalassemia.
Hemoglobin - 1 May 2020
Jiang Fan, Ju Ai-Ping, Li Jian, Chen Gui-Lan, Zhou Jian-Ying, Tang Xue-Wei, Zuo Lian-Dong, Li Dong-Zhi
Abstract excerpt
Hb Westmead (α122(H5)His>Gln) (HBA2: c.369C>G) is a common α-globin variant causing α-thalassemia (α-thal) in Mainland China. In this study, we report the hematological characteristics in Hb Westmead carriers in a Chinese population. There were 546 individuals carrying Hb Westmead based on their molecular diagnosis: 514 Hb Westmead heterozygotes and 32 compound heterozygotes for Hb Westmead and α0-thal. Compared...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
