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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 30, 2006 - Issue 4
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Original Article

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

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Pages 479-486 | Received 29 Mar 2006, Accepted 24 Apr 2006, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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