Article
β-Thalassemia Intermedia Caused by the β-Globin Gene 3' Untranslated Region: Another Case Report.
Hemoglobin - 1 Mar 2022
Jiang Fan, Chen Gui-Lan, Li Jian, Tang Xue-Wei, Li Dong-Zhi
Abstract excerpt
The 3' untranslated region (3'UTR) is associated with mRNA stability because of its involvement in 3' end processing, polyadenylation, and mRNA capping. Mutations located in this area can cause a phenotype compatible with β+-thalassemia (β+-thal). We report a Chinese subject with β-thal intermedia (β-TI) who developed transfusion-dependent anemia. Molecular studies revealed that the patient was a compound...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
