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Beta thalassemia syndromes: New insights
18 Dec 2024
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Beta thalassemia (β-thalassemia) syndromes are a heterogeneous group of inherited hemoglobinopathies caused by molecular defects in the beta-globin gene that lead to the impaired synthesis of beta-globin chains of the hemoglobin. The hallmarks of the disease include ineffective erythropoiesis, chronic hemolytic anemia, and iron overload. Clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic carriers to severe anemia...
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