Simple method for screening of α-thalassaemia 1 carriers

• Main Authors: Chatchai Tayapiwatana, Surakit Kuntaruk, Thanusak Tatu, Sawitree Chiampanichayakul, Thongperm Munkongdee, Pranee Winichagoon, Suthat Fuchareon, Watchara Kasinrerk
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=67749088035&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/49339
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

α-Thalassaemia 1 genetic disorder occurs when there is a deletion of two linked α-globin genes. The interaction between these abnormal genes leads to the most severe type of thalassaemia disease, haemoglobin (Hb) Bart's hydrops fetalis. The identification of α-thalassaemia 1 carriers and geneti...