Magro S, Santilli E, Mancuso R, Puzzonia P, Consarino C, Morgione S, Galati MC, Fersini G, Madonna G, Brancati C. Spectrum of beta-thalassemia mutations in Calabria: implications for prenatal diagnosis.
Am J Hematol 1995;
48:128-9. [PMID:
7847328 DOI:
10.1002/ajh.2830480213]
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Abstract
Using a combination of oligonucleotide probes and restriction endonuclease enzymes, we characterize beta-thalassemic mutations in 91 homozygous patients and 86 unrelated carriers. Overall, 268 beta-thalassemic genes were obtained. Eleven beta-globin mutations were identified, confirming the wide molecular heterogeneity of beta-thalassemia in Calabria. Information from the present study represents the mainstay for the development of a program of early prenatal diagnosis by direct detection of mutations in Calabria.
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