Detoxification Genomics in Children with β-Thalassemia Major: Pilot Study of Glutathione S Transferase M1, Pi & Methyltetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene Polymorphisms Combinations in β- Thalassemia Major

Background: Children with β-thalassemia major differ regarding age at presentation, transfusion requirements and unpredictable timing, rate and severity of hemolytic crisis. The blood transfusions are associated with iron overload. Glutathione S transferase M1 (GSTM1) null mutation was reported to...

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Main Authors: Magd A. Kotb, Mona Hamdy, Khaled Eid, Mona Aziz, Mai Abd El Salam, Hend Abd El Baky, Nabil Lotfi, Niveen Salama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cairo University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics 2021-07-01
Series:Pediatric Sciences Journal
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Online Access:https://cupsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_179787_94646974a967b0b753fa36bfd52536e2.pdf