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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 34, 2010 - Issue 2
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Molecular Characterization of a Chinese Pedigree with β-Thalassemia Intermedia

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Pages 179-183 | Received 18 May 2009, Accepted 30 Jun 2009, Published online: 30 Mar 2010

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