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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 26, 2002 - Issue 2
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MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF Hb D-IBADAN [β87(F3)Thr→Lys] IN COMBINATION WITH Hb S [β(A3)Glu→Val] AND WITH β+-THALASSEMIA: REPORT OF TWO CASES

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Pages 129-134 | Received 20 Aug 2001, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Hb D-Ibadan [β87(F3)Thr→Lys] is a common variant in the Nigerian population, which has been reported in association with Hb S [β6(A3)Glu→Val] and with β-thalassemia. Unlike the Hb S/Hb D-Los Angeles [β121(GH4)Glu→Gln] combination, compound heterozygosity for Hb D-Ibadan and Hb S does not result in a sickling disorder. We report the first case of a combination of Hb D-Ibadan with β+-thalassemia, and the first observation of Hb S/Hb D-Ibadan in the African-American population. In both cases, the characterization of Hb D-Ibadan was achieved by sequencing of the genomic DNA. Although protein based methods such as isoelectrofocusing and high performance liquid chromatography may suggest that the “D-like” variant is different from Hb D-Los Angeles, the definitive identification of the variant by structural analysis or molecular genetic methods should be undertaken, particularly in newborn screening programs when the variant is found in combination with Hb S.

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