Molecular study and prenatal diagnosis of alpha- and beta-thalassemias in Chinese.

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Molecular study and prenatal diagnosis of alpha- and beta-thalassemias in Chinese.

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Jan 1998

Ko T M, Xu X

Abstract excerpt

Thalassemia is one of the most common single gene diseases worldwide. Populations in southern China and Taiwan have high prevalence rates of alpha- and beta-thalassemias. This review summarizes the current status of molecular studies, carrier screening, and prenatal diagnosis of thalassemia in Ch...

Topics

China
Female
Hong Kong
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Mass Screening
Mutation
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Taiwan
alpha-Thalassemia
beta-Thalassemia

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