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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 41, 2017 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Hematological Characterizations and Molecular Diagnostic Aspects of Hb Wiangpapao [α44(CE2)Pro→Ser (α1), CCG>TCG; HBA1: c.133C>T], a New α-Globin Variant Found in a Pregnant Thai Woman

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Pages 73-76 | Received 21 Apr 2017, Accepted 26 May 2017, Published online: 23 Jun 2017

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