Global distribution of β-thalassemia mutations: An update.

Abstract excerpt

One excellent illustration of how a single gene abnormality may result in a spectrum of disease incidence is the incredible phenotypic variety of β-thalassemia, which spans from severe anemia and transfusion needs to an utterly asymptomatic sickness. However, genetic causes of β-thalassemia and how the anemia's severity might be altered at various stages in its pathophysiology have been well investigated. There...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to beta-Globins
• Share to beta-Thalassemia
• Share to Geography