Molecular patterns of alpha-thalassemia in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia: identification of prevalent genotypes and regions with high incidence

Molecular patterns of alpha-thalassemia in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia: identification of prevalent genotypes and regions with high incidence

Abstract Background Alpha-thalassemia (α-thalassemia) is one of the most common monogenic diseases in Saudi Arabia and is associated with significant morbidity. Premarital testing programs in Saudi Arabia reduce the burden of hemoglobinopathy disorders, and ongoing monitoring is required. We aimed t...

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Main Authors: Hayaa M. Alhuthali, Eman F. Ataya, Alaa Alsalmi, Triq E Elmissbah, Khalaf F Alsharif, Hind A. Alzahrani, Ahad Amer Alsaiari, Mamdouh Allahyani, Amal F. Gharib, Husam Qanash, Heba M. Elmasry, Doha Elsayed Hassanein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Alpha-thalassemia genotypes
α-thalassemia in the Saudi population
Consanguineous marriages
Premarital testing program
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-023-00560-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12959-023-00560-w

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