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Gene Mutation Spectrum among Alpha-Thalassaemia Patients in Northeast Peninsular Malaysia
27 Feb 2023
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(1) Background: Alpha (α)-thalassaemia is a genetic disorder that affects 5% of the world population. Deletional or nondeletional mutations of one or both HBA1 and HBA2 on chromosome 16 will result in reduced production of α-globin chains, a component of haemoglobin (Hb) that is required for the formation of red blood cells (RBCs). This study aimed to determine the prevalence, haematological and molecular...
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