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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Main Authors: Alexandra M. Watanabe, Mara A. D. Pianovski, Luana Lenzi, Rubens Cat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Patologia Clínica
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Patologia e Medicina Laboratorial
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