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international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 41, 2017 - Issue 3
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Hematological and Molecular Characterization of a Novel Hb A2 Variant with Homozygous α-Thalassemia-2 in a Southern Thai Individual

Manit NuinoonHuman Genetics Research Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand; Correspondence[email protected]
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Nutjaree JeenduangHuman Genetics Research Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand; View further author information
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Aumpika KesornsitHuman Genetics Research Unit, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand; View further author information
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Dararat HorpetCenter for Scientific and Technological Equipment, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandView further author information
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Thunyaluk PlyduangCenter for Scientific and Technological Equipment, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandView further author information
Pages 213-215 | Received 17 May 2017, Accepted 14 Jun 2017, Published online: 10 Aug 2017

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