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Hemoglobin
international journal for hemoglobin research
Volume 36, 2012 - Issue 2
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A New β Chain Hemoglobin Variant With Increased Oxygen Affinity: Hb Santa Giusta Sardegna [β93(F9)Cys→Trp; HBB c.282T>G]

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Pages 151-156 | Received 07 Jun 2011, Accepted 08 Sep 2011, Published online: 04 Jan 2012

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