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Original Article

Molecular Characterization of α-Thalassemia in the Dohuk Region of Iraq

Nasir A.S. Al-Allawi Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Dohuk, Dohuk, IraqCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ameer I.A. Badi Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Dohuk, Dohuk, Iraq
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Hasham Imanian Kariminejad/Najmabadi Genetics and Pathology Centre, Tehran, Iran
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Nooshin Nikzat Genetics Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Jaladet M.S. Jubrael Scientific Research Centre, University of Dohuk, Dohuk, Iraq
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Hossein Najmabadi Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics, Genetic Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Pages 37-44 | Received 25 May 2008, Accepted 21 Jul 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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