The frequency of βS-globin haplotypes in the state of Paraná, Brazil, and clinical manifestations of sickle cell anemia
ABSTRACT Introduction: Haplotypes in the β S-globin cluster are named according to their geographical origin as Central African Republic (CAR), Benin (BEN), Senegal (SEN), Cameroon (CAM) and Arab-Indian. They are considered to have influence on the diversity of clinical manifestations in sickle cel...
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Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
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Series: | Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1676-24442017000100024&lng=en&tlng=en |