Chapter 3. The α, β, δ and γ Thalassaemias and Related Conditions
- Barbara J. Bain MBBS FRACP FRCPath
Published Online: 12 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9780470988787.ch3
Copyright © 2006 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Bain, B. J. (ed) (2007) The α, β, δ and γ Thalassaemias and Related Conditions, in Haemoglobinopathy Diagnosis, Second Edition, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470988787.ch3
Editor Information
Professor of Diagnostic Haematology, St Mary's Hospital Campus of Imperial College, Faculty of Medicine, London and Honorary Consultant Haematologist, St Mary's Hospital, London
Publication History
- Published Online: 12 NOV 2007
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405135160
Online ISBN: 9780470988787
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Keywords:
- thalassaemia;
- globin chain;
- globin gene;
- mutations;
- RNA translation
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The α thalassaemias
The β thalassaemias
The δβ and γδβ thalassaemias
δ thalassaemia
γ thalassaemia
Hereditary persistence of fetal haemoglobin and other inherited causes of an increased proportion of haemoglobin F
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