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De novo initiation codon mutation (ATG-->ACG) of the beta-globin gene causing beta-thalassemia in a Swiss family.
American journal of hematology - 1 Mar 1993
Beris P, Darbellay R, Speiser D, Kirchner V, Miescher P A
Abstract excerpt
Investigation of microcytic anemia with normal ferrous status in two members (father and daughter) of a Swiss family originating from Bern revealed high levels of HbA2 (4%, 7.3%) and HbF (3.2%, 3.1%). Direct sequence analysis of asymmetrically amplified DNA showed the ATG-->ACG mutation in the intiation codon of the beta-globin gene. Heterozygous beta-thalassemia was not found in either of the propositus's...
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