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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 45, 2021 - Issue 5
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Description of Hb Évora (HBA2: c.106T>C) on an Unexpected Allele in a Swiss Family

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Pages 314-317 | Received 26 Sep 2021, Accepted 19 Dec 2021, Published online: 04 Feb 2022
 

Abstract

α-Thalassemia (α-thal) is caused by DNA deletions or point mutations in the genes coding for the α-globin chains and can lead to hemolytic anemia in its carriers. If only one of the four α genes is affected, the mutation is mostly discovered by chance, as the carriers are asymptomatic. Hb Évora (HBA2: c.106T>C) is an Hb variant that leads to such an α-thal trait (αTα/αα) and thus, to mild microcytic hypochromic anemia. The mutation was first reported in 2001 and named Hb Évora in 2007 (based on the geographic origin of one of the studied families). It was found in four unrelated families originating from Portugal and the Philippines. We now report the discovery of Hb Évora not only in a proband with no known ancestors from either country, but also on an unexpected allele. Subsequently, her close relatives were studied, revealing the same mutation in her brother. No clear correlation between phenotype and genotype was observed.

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.

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Funding

This study was supported in part by the Stiftung Wissenschaftlicher Fonds, Clinic of Hematology and Oncology, Municipal Hospital Zürich Triemli, Zürich, Switzerland, as well as the Institute for Laboratory Medicine, Municipal Hospital Zürich Triemli, Zürich, Switzerland.

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