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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 44, 2020 - Issue 6
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Original Articles

Molecular Characterization and Hematological Aspects of Hb E-Myanmar [β26(B8)Glu→Lys and β65(E9)Lys→Asn, HBB: c.[79G>A;198G>C]): A Novel β-Thalassemic Hemoglobin Variant

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Pages 385-390 | Received 14 Sep 2020, Accepted 26 Oct 2020, Published online: 22 Nov 2020

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