An electronic infrastructure for research and treatment of the thalassemias and other hemoglobinopathies: the Euro-mediterranean ITHANET project.

Abstract:

:Hemoglobin (Hb) disorders are common, potentially lethal monogenic diseases, posing a global health challenge. With worldwide migration and intermixing of carriers, demanding flexible health planning and patient care, hemoglobinopathies may serve as a paradigm for the use of electronic infrastructure tools in the collection of data, the dissemination of knowledge, the harmonization of treatment, and the coordination of research and preventive programs. ITHANET, a network covering thalassemias and other hemoglobinopathies, comprises 26 organizations from 16 countries, including non-European countries of origin for these diseases (Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Tunisia and Turkey). Using electronic infrastructure tools, ITHANET aims to strengthen cross-border communication and data transfer, cooperative research and treatment of thalassemia, and to improve support and information of those affected by hemoglobinopathies. Moreover, the consortium has established the ITHANET Portal, a novel web-based instrument for the dissemination of information on hemoglobinopathies to researchers, clinicians and patients. The ITHANET Portal is a growing public resource, providing forums for discussion and research coordination, and giving access to courses and databases organized by ITHANET partners. Already a popular repository for diagnostic protocols and news related to hemoglobinopathies, the ITHANET Portal also provides a searchable, extendable database of thalassemia mutations and associated background information. The experience of ITHANET is exemplary for a consortium bringing together disparate organizations from heterogeneous partner countries to face a common health challenge. The ITHANET Portal as a web-based tool born out of this experience amends some of the problems encountered and facilitates education and international exchange of data and expertise for hemoglobinopathies.

journal_name

Hemoglobin

journal_title

Hemoglobin

authors

Lederer CW,Basak AN,Aydinok Y,Christou S,El-Beshlawy A,Eleftheriou A,Fattoum S,Felice AE,Fibach E,Galanello R,Gambari R,Gavrila L,Giordano PC,Grosveld F,Hassapopoulou H,Hladka E,Kanavakis E,Locatelli F,Old J,Patrino

doi

10.1080/03630260903089177

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2009-01-01 00:00:00

pages

163-76

issue

3

eissn

0363-0269

issn

1532-432X

pii

913555899

journal_volume

33

pub_type

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    abstract::A new beta-hemoglobin (Hb) variant, Hb Stockholm [beta7(A4)GluAsp], is described. The variant was characterized by mass spectrometry and DNA sequencing. The new variant is clinically silent but interferes with Hb A(1c) quantification using ion exchange chromatography, causing a falsely low Hb A(1c) level when using th...

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    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630260902861956

    authors: Bergman AC,Beshara S,Byman I,Karim R,Landin B

    更新日期:2009-01-01 00:00:00

  • A Japanese Family with the Unstable Hb Sydney (HBB: c.203T>C) Variant and Persistent Low Hemoglobin Oxygen Saturation.

    abstract::Patients with unstable hemoglobin (Hb), caused by a qualitative abnormality in α- and β-globin genes, are often asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic. It is often difficult to diagnose unstable Hb patients with only mild hemolysis or low oxygen saturation. We herein report a case of a family with an unstable Hb, specific...

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    doi:10.1080/03630269.2019.1711115

    authors: Sakamoto A,Nakadate H,Tada K,Yamashiro Y,Ishiguro A

    更新日期:2020-01-01 00:00:00

  • Results of Coexistence of β-Thalassemia Minor in Hb H Disease Patients.

    abstract::The aim of this study was to determine the hematological characteristics in a large group of Hb H (β4) patients with or without a coexisting β-thalassemia (β-thal), identified by a thalassemia screening program in mainland China. A total of 361 patients with Hb H disease were found, including 343 with deletional types...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2018.1561461

    authors: Chen GL,Jiang F,Li J,Zhou JY,Li DZ

    更新日期:2018-01-01 00:00:00

  • A Krüppel-Like Factor 1 Gene Mutation Ameliorates the Severity of β-Thalassemia: A Case Report.

    abstract::Patients with the β0/β0 type of β-thalassemia (β-thal) usually present as β-thal major (β-TM), and are transfusion-dependent. However, the clinical and hematological features of β-thal can be modulated by different modifiers, resulting in a wide range of clinical severity even in patients with the same genotypes. We r...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2019.1607373

    authors: Xie XM,Liu YN,Li J,Jiang F,Li DZ

    更新日期:2019-03-01 00:00:00

  • A study of the minor peaks in high performance liquid chromatograms of globin chains on reversed phase columns.

    abstract::The high performance liquid chromatograms of the hemoglobins in a hemolysate show minor peaks on reversed phase columns in addition to the expected major peaks of the alpha, beta, and gamma chains. One of these had previously been identified as the delta chain. The material in the most prominent minor peak which is te...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630268609042845

    authors: Schroeder WA,Shelton JB,Huynh V,Shelton JR

    更新日期:1986-01-01 00:00:00

  • Hb Chile [beta28(B10)Leu-->Met]: an unstable hemoglobin associated with chronic methemoglobinemia and sulfonamide or methylene blue-induced hemolytic anemia.

    abstract::Among the causes of life-long cyanosis are congenital methemoglobinemia due to M hemoglobins, congenital methemoglobinemia due to methemoglobin reductase deficiency, a small number of low oxygen affinity hemoglobins, and a small number of unstable hemoglobins that spontaneously form methemoglobin in vivo at an acceler...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269908996157

    authors: Hojas-Bernal R,McNab-Martin P,Fairbanks VF,Holmes MW,Hoyer JD,McCormick DJ,Kubik KS

    更新日期:1999-05-01 00:00:00

  • Characterization of the IVS-II-821 (A>C) (HBB: c.316-30A>C) Mutation in a β-Thalassemia Phenotype in Iran.

    abstract::β-Thalassemia (β-thal) is the most frequently observed hereditary blood disorder that results from genetic defects causing deficient synthesis of hemoglobin (Hb) polypeptide chains. Detecting thalassemia mutations are necessary for prenatal diagnosis (PND) programs leading a better quality of life for the patients, as...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2019.1592760

    authors: Azimi A,Nejati P,Tahmasebi S,Alimoradi S,Alibakhshi R

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • A Novel 31.1 kb α-Thalassemia Deletion (- -MEX3) Found in a Mexican Family.

    abstract::α-Thalassemia (α-thal), a genetic disease characterized by microcytosis, hypochromia and anemia, is predominantly caused by deletions of the α-globin genes, HBA2 and HBA1. In this study, we describe a novel 31.1 kb α-thal deletion, - -MEX3 (NC_000016.10: g.151479_182582del), observed in a Mexican family, probably orig...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2017.1356330

    authors: Rentería-López VM,Perea-Díaz FJ,Rizo-delaTorre LC,Sánchez-López JY,Ibarra-Cortés B

    更新日期:2017-05-01 00:00:00

  • Glutathione S-transferase M1 gene polymorphisms are associated with cardiac iron deposition in patients with beta-thalassemia major.

    abstract::Patients with beta-thalassemia (thal) major are subject to peroxidative tissue injury by iron overload. Glutathione S-transferases work as antioxidants, and their activity is determined genetically. In this study, we used multiplex polymerase chain reaction (m-PCR) to analyze polymorphisms of two endogenous antioxidan...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630260600642575

    authors: Wu KH,Chang JG,Ho YJ,Wu SF,Peng CT

    更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00

  • Micromapping of thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies in diferent regions of northeast Thailand and Vientiane, Laos People's Democratic Republic.

    abstract::In order to determine the prevalence of thalassemia and hemoglobinopathies in different regions of northeast (NE) Thailand and Vientiane, Laos People's Democratic Republic (PDR), a total of 1,809 blood samples were collected consecutively from individuals attending antenatal care services at 11 community hospitals in ...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章,多中心研究

    doi:10.3109/03630269.2011.637149

    authors: Tritipsombut J,Sanchaisuriya K,Phollarp P,Bouakhasith D,Sanchaisuriya P,Fucharoen G,Fucharoen S,Schelp FP

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • δ-Globin Chain Variants Associated with Decreased Hb A2 Levels: A National Reference Laboratory Experience.

    abstract::High prevalence of hemoglobin (Hb) disorders mandates national programs for screening and genetic counseling in many countries. Increased Hb A2 levels are commonly associated with β-thalassemias, however, various disorders including alteration of δ chains may result in decreased production of Hb A2, thus hindering the...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2020.1831531

    authors: Rets AV,Reading NS,Agarwal AM

    更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00

  • Hb Buffalo [alpha89(FG1)His-->Gln (alpha1)], observed solely and in the presence of an Hb S [beta6(A3)Glu-->Val] heterozygosity.

    abstract::The hemoglobin (Hb) pattern of a 32-year-old Somali male living in The Netherlands, during routine diabetes mellitus monitoring, showed two more peaks in addition to the characteristic heterozygous Hb A/S pattern. A major peak of 15% faster than Hb A, and a minor one of 10.8%, overlapping Hb A2 and the glycated Hb S1c...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1081/hem-200029150

    authors: Harteveld CL,Van Delft P,Akkermans N,Arkesteijn S,Van Rooijen-Nijdam IH,Kok PJ,Versteegh FG,Giordano PC

    更新日期:2004-08-01 00:00:00

  • Effect of antioxidant therapy on hepatic fibrosis and liver iron concentrations in β-thalassemia major patients.

    abstract::To assess the effects of combined vitamin therapy on oxidant-antioxidant hepatic status and hemoglobin (Hb) derivatives on β-thalassemia major (β-TM), a prospective study of 60 β-TM patients aged 4 to 17 years, was conducted. Thirty-nine patients with initial low serum vitamins E, C and A, were treated with oral combi...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章,随机对照试验

    doi:10.3109/03630269.2013.778866

    authors: Elalfy MS,Adly AA,Attia AA,Ibrahim FA,Mohammed AS,Sayed AM

    更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00

  • The beta+-IVS-I-6 (T-->C) mutation accounts for half of the thalassemia chromosomes in the Palestinian populations of the mountain regions.

    abstract::A study of the spectrum of beta-thalassemia mutations in the southern part of the West Bank of the Palestinian Authority revealed the presence of 10 different beta-globin mutations. The study included 41 patients and 54 carriers of beta-thalassemia and sickle cell anemia. The spectrum of mutations observed was typical...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 历史文章,杂志文章

    doi:10.1081/hem-120002938

    authors: El-Latif MA,Filon D,Rund D,Oppenheim A,Kanaan M

    更新日期:2002-02-01 00:00:00

  • Detection of anti-Lepore Hb P-Nilotic by multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification.

    abstract::Anti-Lepore hemoglobins (Hbs) are rare βδ fusion variants that arise from non homologous crossover during meiosis. We describe the application of multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) to test for a suspected anti-Lepore Hb in an individual with an ambiguous Hb variant detected on routine screening by...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269.2012.660901

    authors: Cui J,Azimi M,Adekile AD,Al Awadhi H,Hoppe CC

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • Diaminofluorene is more sensitive than benzidine for detecting hemoglobin in erythropoietin responsive J2E cells.

    abstract::We have used the diaminofluorene stain to detect hemoglobin production in J2E cells following erythropoietin-induced differentiation. The pseudo-peroxidase activity of hemoglobin produces a colored product, fluorene blue, which can be measured spectrophotometrically. We found that the absorbance varied with time and c...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269509069725

    authors: Callus BA,Busfield SJ,Klinken SP

    更新日期:1995-01-01 00:00:00

  • A Rare Hb H Hydrops Fetalis Syndrome Caused by the - -SEA Deletion in Combination with the Rare Hb Hirosaki Mutation in a Chinese Patient.

    abstract::Despite the milder clinical severity of Hb H patients compared with those of Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis or patients with β-thalassemia major (β-TM), a few cases of Hb H hydrops fetalis syndrome have been reported so far. Here, we describe, for the first time in the Chinese population, one case of a neonate with Hb H hy...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2018.1536665

    authors: Li Q,Li Y,Zhong M,Zhang VW,Jin W,Li S,Li L

    更新日期:2018-07-01 00:00:00

  • Genetic Background of β-Thalassemia in Northeast Algeria with Assessment of the Thalassemia Severity Score and Description of a new β0-Thalassemia Frameshift Mutation (HBB: c.374dup; p.Pro126Thrfs*15).

    abstract::β-Thalassemia (β-thal) is a genetic disorder representing a major health problem in Algeria. Our first objective was to determine the allelic frequencies and molecular spectrum of β-thal mutations in patients with major hemoglobinopathies [β-thal major (β-TM) and sickle cell disease] in three provinces of northeast Al...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2019.1675689

    authors: Abdaoui W,Benouareth DE,Djenouni A,Renoux C,Grifi F,Gouri A,Athamnia F,Benalioua M,Joly P

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Hb Moriguchi or alpha 2 beta 2(97) (FG4)His---Tyr substitution at the alpha 1-beta 2 interface.

    abstract::An abnormal profile of cation exchange high performance liquid chromatography for the determination of Hb A1c led to the discovery of a new hemoglobin variant with a His----Tyr substitution at position 97(FG4) of the beta chain. The variant comprised about equal proportion to normal Hb A. It showed an increased oxygen...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630268909003399

    authors: Ohba Y,Imai K,Kumada I,Ohsawa A,Miyaji T

    更新日期:1989-01-01 00:00:00

  • Thalassemias and other hemoglobinopathies in the Republic of Macedonia.

    abstract::This paper summarizes the results on the epidemiology and molecular basis of thalassemias and other hemoglobinopathies in the Republic of Macedonia. Over the past 40 years, population surveys of more than 22,000 participants (school children and workers) from all over the country, have shown that the average incidence...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630260601056726

    authors: Efremov GD

    更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00

  • Analysis of Deletional Hb H Diseases in Samples with Hb A2-Hb H and Hb A2-Hb Bart's on Capillary Electrophoresis.

    abstract::The capillary electrophoresis (CE) system allows the quantification of Hb Bart's (γ4) and Hb H (β4) that is used for screening of Hb H disease. However, Hb Bart's hydrops fetalis and Hb H are not always codetected in patients with Hb H disease. In this study, 35 samples were analyzed for the α0-thalassemia (α0-thal) [...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2019.1683573

    authors: Khongthai K,Ruengdit C,Panyasai S,Pornprasert S

    更新日期:2019-01-01 00:00:00

  • Characterizing a cohort of α-thalassemia couples collected during screening for hemoglobinopathies: 14 years of an Iranian experience.

    abstract::Our study aimed to determine the number of couples with normal hemoglobin (Hb) electrophoresis and low-borderline hematological values, which may come up with a clinically critical status in their offspring. The number of couples at risk for severe α-thalassemia (α-thal) needed to be estimated before recommending gene...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269.2014.909365

    authors: Hafezi-Nejad N,Khosravi M,Bayat N,Kariminejad A,Hadavi V,Oberkanins C,Azarkeivan A,Najmabadi H

    更新日期:2014-01-01 00:00:00

  • Do amino acids reverse the sickling of erythrocytes containing hemoglobin S?

    abstract::Homoserine, asparagine and glutamine do not restore the deformability of deoxygenated sickle cells in spite of noticeable morphological changes. These amino acids also do not raise the minimum gelling concentration of deoxyhemoglobin S. The use of these compounds as anti-sickling agents is therefore doubtful. ...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630268009042381

    authors: Shirahama K,Kubota S,Yang JT

    更新日期:1980-01-01 00:00:00

  • Molecular spectrum of alpha-thalassemia in Tunisia: epidemiology and detection at birth.

    abstract::We present the characterization of the molecular spectrum and frequency data of alpha-thal (thal) defects in Tunisia, and an evaluation of the efficacy and limitations of Hb Bart's (gamma4) measurement for the screening of alpha-thal at birth. Cord blood samples were collected from two different areas: the northeast o...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1081/hem-120016372

    authors: Zorai A,Harteveld CL,Bakir A,Van Delft P,Falfoul A,Dellagi K,Abbes S,Giordano PC

    更新日期:2002-11-01 00:00:00

  • Hb KOCHI [beta141(H19)Leu-->Val (g.1404 C-->G); 144-->146(HC1-3)Lys-Tyr-His-->0 (g.1413 A-->T)]: a new variant with increased oxygen affinity.

    abstract::A novel hemoglobin (Hb) variant was found in a specimen that showed an unusual profile in analyses of glycohemoglobin An abnormal beta-globin, 443 Da smaller than normal beta-globin, was detected by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI/MS) with intact globin. Mass spectrometry analysis of tryptic peptides de...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:

    authors: Miyazaki A,Nakanishi T,Shimizu A,Mizobuchi M,Yamada Y,Imai K

    更新日期:2005-01-01 00:00:00

  • Heterozygosity for the Novel HBA2: c.*91_*92delTA Polyadenylation Site Variant on the α2-Globin Gene Expanding the Genetic Spectrum of α-Thalassemia in Iran.

    abstract::There are four copy numbers of α-globin genes (16p13.3) in the human genome and the number of defective α-globin genes dictates the severity of α-thalassemia (α-thal). Mutations that occur in the 3' untranslated region (3'UTR), and especially at the polyadenylation (polyA) sites, affect the translation, stability and ...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1080/03630269.2020.1831529

    authors: Forouzesh Pour F,Karimi K,Ghaderi Z,Tavakoli Koudehi A,Najmabadi H

    更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00

  • Multidentate terephthalamidate and hydroxypyridonate ligands: towards new orally active chelators.

    abstract::The limitations of current therapies for the treatment of iron overload or radioisotope contamination have stimulated efforts to develop new orally bioavailable iron and actinide chelators. Siderophore-inspired tetradentate, hexadentate and octadentate terephthalamidate and hydroxypyridonate ligands were evaluated in ...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269.2011.560771

    authors: Abergel RJ,Raymond KN

    更新日期:2011-01-01 00:00:00

  • Hb Aghia Sophia [alpha62(E11)Val-->0 (alpha1)], an "in-frame" deletion causing alpha-thalassemia.

    abstract::In this report we describe a case of Hb H disease due to the interaction of the --(MED 1) deletion with a new alpha(+)-thalassemia determinant. The molecular analysis of the proband's genomic DNA was carried out by polymerase chain reaction amplification and sequencing of both alpha genes of the alpha(+)-thalassemia c...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269909090747

    authors: Traeger-Synodinos J,Harteveld CL,Kanavakis E,Giordano PC,Kattamis C,Bernini LF

    更新日期:1999-11-01 00:00:00

  • Hb E/β-thalassemia: the second most common cause of transfusion-dependent thalassemia in the Gwalior-Chambal region of Central India.

    abstract::With around 7,500 β-thalassemia (β-thal) births in India annually, preventive measures such as pre marital counseling and prenatal diagnosis are needed to decrease the incidence of the disease in the country. The predominant mutant alleles vary from the Middle East through India to Sri Lanka, as well as in different r...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630269.2012.699489

    authors: Kumar R,Sharma DC,Kishor P

    更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00

  • Pyrimidine 5'-nucleotidase deficiency: studies of five cases in two Japanese families.

    abstract::Two new families with red cell pyrimidine 5'-nucleotidase (P5N) deficiencies were found in Japan. The enzyme activities were 4.8% in case 1 and 9.7% in case 2. The propositi showed characteristic hemolytic anemia with market basophilic stippling, increased reduced glutathione content and accumulation of pyrimidine nuc...

    journal_title:Hemoglobin

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.3109/03630268008997737

    authors: Ishida Y,Fujii H,Miwa S

    更新日期:1980-01-01 00:00:00