Mutation spectrum of 122 hemophilia A families from Taiwanese population by LD-PCR, DHPLC, multiplex PCR and evaluating the clinical application of HRM

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hemophilia A represents the most common and severe inherited hemorrhagic disorder. It is caused by mutations in the F8 gene, which leads to a deficiency or dysfunctional factor VIII protein, an essential cofactor in the factor X acti...

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Main Authors: Chang Chieh-Ting, Chiou Shyh-Shin, Tsay Woei, Hung Chia-Cheng, Su Yi-Ning, Lin Shin-Yu, Ho Hong-Nerng, Lee Chien-Nan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/9/53