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
• Other Authors: Chiang Mai University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/28063
• Institution: Mahidol 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...