Abstract
Hb Brest [β127(H5)Gln→Lys] is a new unstable variant located at the α1β1 interface at the same position as Hb Complutense [β127 (H5)Gln→Glu]. In each of these, the substitution produces a distinct alteration in charge, yet both variants move with Hb A in conventional electrophoresis. This peculiar electrophoretical behavior may be due to the molecular position of the modified residue, which is deeply buried inside the tetramer.