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international journal for hemoglobin research
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A 6-Year Follow-up of a Chinese Child with Homozygous β0-Thalaasemia and a Heterozygous KLF1 Mutation

Shao-Min Wua Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People’s Hospital), Dongguan, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Chan Lia Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People’s Hospital), Dongguan, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Su-Ran Huanga Prenatal Diagnosis Center, The Tenth Affiliated Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People’s Hospital), Dongguan, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Fan Jiangb Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of ChinaView further author information
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Dong-Zhi Lib Prenatal Diagnostic Center, Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 60-62 | Received 10 Feb 2023, Accepted 13 Jan 2024, Published online: 05 Feb 2024

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