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Importance of Sequencing HBA1, HBA2 and HBB Genes to Confirm the Diagnosis of High Oxygen Affinity Hemoglobin.
Genes - 12 Jan 2022
Filser Mathilde, Gardie Betty, Wemeau Mathieu, Aguilar-Martinez Patricia, Giansily-Blaizot Muriel, Girodon François
Abstract excerpt
High oxygen affinity hemoglobin (HOAH) is the main cause of constitutional erythrocytosis. Mutations in the genes coding the alpha and beta globin chains (HBA1, HBA2 and HBB) strengthen the binding of oxygen to hemoglobin (Hb), bringing about tissue hypoxia and a secondary erythrocytosis. The diagnosis of HOAH is based upon the identification of a mutation in HBA1, HBA2 or HBB in specialized laboratories....
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