Molecular Investigation of Beta Globin Gene Cluster Deletions in Anemic Patients Referred to the Genetic Laboratory of Amirkola Children Hospital (Iran)
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Hereditary persistence of fetal hemoglobin (HPFH) and δβ-thalassemia are heterogeneous disorders characterized by elevated levels of fetal hemoglobin (Hb F). Deletional mutations are responsible for the disease and are not recognized by routine hematological tests. The aim...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Babol University of Medical Sciences
2012-05-01
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Series: | Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul |
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Online Access: | http://jbums.org/article-1-4084-en.html |