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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 40, 2016 - Issue 4
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Original Article

High Frequency of Hb E-Saskatoon (HBB: c.67G > A) in Brazilians: A New Genetic Origin?

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Pages 228-230 | Received 01 Mar 2016, Accepted 21 Apr 2016, Published online: 02 Jun 2016

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