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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
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First Description of a Hb A2 Variant in Thailand. Identification of Hb A2-Melbourne [δ43(CD2)Glu→Lys] in Thai Individuals

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Pages 80-84 | Received 05 May 2011, Accepted 16 May 2011, Published online: 03 Oct 2011

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