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Effect of Mutations on mRNA and Globin Stability: The Cases of Hb Bernalda/Groene Hart and Hb Southern Italy.
Genes - 31 Jul 2020
Cardiero Giovanna, Musollino Gennaro, Friscia Maria Grazia, Testa Rosario, Virruso Lucrezia, Di Girgenti Caterina, Caldora Mercedes, Colella Bisogno Rosario, Gaudiano Carlo, Manco Giuseppe, Lacerra Giuseppina
Abstract excerpt
We identified two unstable variants in the third exon of α-globin genes: Hb Bernalda/Groene Hart (HBA1:c.358C>T), and Hb Caserta (HBA2:c.79G>A) in cis to Hb Sun Prairie (HBA2:c.391G>C), also named Hb Southern Italy. These mutations occurred in the H helix of the α-globin that is involved in heme contacting, specific recognition of α-hemoglobin-stabilizing protein (AHSP), and α1β1 interactions. The carriers showed...
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