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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 10, 1986 - Issue 6
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Original Article

Hemoglobin D-Los Angeles [β121(Gh4)Glu→Gln] in the Province of Liège, Belgium

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Pages 587-592 | Received 30 Sep 1985, Accepted 12 Sep 1986, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Since 1975, more than 19,000 persons have been tested for hemoglobin abnormalities in Liege. Nine unrelated carriers of Hb D-Los Angeles were discovered. They were of Belgian origin. The family of the ninth index case was studied thoroughly. In six generations, 372 descendants of a couple married in 1818 were recorded. Of the 93 tested, 31 were carriers of the Hb D variant. The complete pedigree indicates that Hb D-Los Angeles was already present in Liege province in the 18th century. A connection with India is unlikely.

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