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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 39, 2015 - Issue 4
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Original Article

Molecular Diagnosis of α0-Thalassemia Through Urine DNA: A Novel DNA Source to Facilitate Prevention Programs in Remote Geographical Areas

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Pages 270-273 | Received 22 Sep 2014, Accepted 12 Dec 2014, Published online: 27 May 2015

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