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A Novel Frameshift Mutation(HBA2:C.337delC) Associated With α-Thalassemia Trait Detected by Next-Generation Sequencing in Southern China

Lei PanView further author information
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Yan WangDepartment of Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis, Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, ChinaView further author information
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Haiying LinDepartment of Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis, Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, ChinaView further author information
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Xiufa ZhangDepartment of Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis, Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, ChinaView further author information
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Rui ZhangDepartment of Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnosis, Baoan Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Received 26 Nov 2023, Accepted 14 Apr 2024, Published online: 23 Apr 2024

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