Detection of a novel large fragment deletion in the alpha-globin gene cluster using the CNVplex technology

ObjectiveTo describe the characterization of a novel deletion causing α-thalassemia.MethodsThe proband was a 4-year-old boy who presented with abnormal hematological parameters identified during routine blood investigation conducted for a cold. Three common α-globin gene deletions, three mutations,...

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Main Authors: Jianfei Xu, Liang Hu, Lijuan Wen, Xianzhen Cao, Hongyan Xu, Qi Luo, Yuhong Long, Tingyu Ji, Lifang Sun, Fengxiang Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2025.1518392/full