Investigation of mutations in the HBB gene using the 1,000 genomes database.

Mutations in the HBB gene are responsible for several serious hemoglobinopathies, such as sickle cell anemia and β-thalassemia. Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common monogenic diseases worldwide. Due to its prevalence, diverse strategies have been developed for a better understanding of its m...

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Main Authors: Tânia Carlice-Dos-Reis, Jaime Viana, Fabiano Cordeiro Moreira, Greice de Lemos Cardoso, João Guerreiro, Sidney Santos, Ândrea Ribeiro-Dos-Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5381778?pdf=render