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The spectrum of beta-thalassaemia in Algeria: possible origins of the molecular heterogeneity and a tentative diagnostic strategy.
British journal of haematology - 1 Jun 1993
Bennani C, Tamouza R, Rouabhi F, Benabadji M, Malou M, Elion J, Labie D, Beldjord C
Abstract excerpt
We report here on the final results of an epidemiological survey involving 177 beta-thalassaemic chromosomes in Algeria. Four common mutations account for 86% of the chromosomes, the other ones carrying nine other rare mutations. Combination of these results with those of other smaller regional epidemiological studies indicates the existence of still a wider range of mutations. The nature and frequencies of these...
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