Association of the level of G gamma chain in the fetal hemoglobin of normal adults with specific haplotypes.

abstract：:Erythropoiesis is increased in cultures of human blood progenitors when oxygen tension is reduced from 20% (room air) to 5% (low oxygen, closer to physiological bone marrow levels). The effects of low oxygen on gamma-globin synthesis and colony growth in methyl cellulose cultures of blood mononuclear cells from normal...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Weinberg RS,Acosta R,Knobloch ME,Garber M,Alter BP

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acquired α-thalassemia (α-thal) myelodysplastic syndrome (ATMDS) is a rare acquired syndrome characterized by a somatic point mutation in the ATRX gene in patients with chronic myeloid disorders. We describe the case of a 78-year-old man with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and striking microcytic, hypochromic anemia. ...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Herbaux C,Badens C,Guidez S,Lacoste C,Maboudou P,Rose C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iron is an essential component in the structure of certain molecules such as hemoglobin (Hb), myoglobin, cytochrome C and some enzymes. The iron gateway to cells is transferrin receptor (TfR). Soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR) is a product of the TfR that circulates in plasma, its concentration therefore, is proport...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Khatami S,Dehnabeh SR,Mostafavi E,Kamalzadeh N,Yaghmaei P,Saeedi P,Shariat F,Bagheriyan H,Zeinali S,Akbari MT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a novel hemoglobin (Hb) variant that we named Hb Fulton-Georgia, caused by a point mutation in exon 1/codon 20 of the α-globin gene [α20(B1)His→Pro; HBA1: c.62A>C]. This α chain variant was identified in an adult African-American female with Hb SC disease who was also heterozygous for the α-thalassemia-2 (α-...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Zhuang L,Patel N,Bryant S,Kutlar A,Kutlar F,Young AN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hb Brest [beta 127 (H5)Gln----Lys] is a new unstable variant located at the alpha 1 beta 1 interface at the same position as Hb Complutense [beta 127(H5)Gln----Glu]. In each of these, the substitution produces a distinct alteration in charge, yet both variants move with Hb A in conventional electrophoresis. This pecul...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Baudin-Chich V,Wajcman H,Gombaud-Saintonge G,Arous N,Riou J,Brière J,Galacteros F

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Raised Hb F is occasionally found in stress erythropoiesis associated with hemolytic anemias. In hereditary spherocytosis (HS), elevation of Hb F by 2-5% may be seen but Hb F in the range of 10-20% has not been reported. We present an interesting case of a child, initially presenting with high Hb F, who showed a spont...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Kar R,Saxena R,Pati HP

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hb Groene Hart [alpha119(H2)Pro-->Ser, CCT-->TCT (alpha1)] has been reported in heterozygotes of Moroccan origin and also in association with the common -alpha(3.7) deletion. In all cases, the mutated protein was not detectable but was apparently associated with a mild alpha-thalassemia (thal) phenotype, presumably du...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Giordano PC,Zweegman S,Akkermans N,Arkesteijn SG,van Delft P,Versteegh FG,Wajcman H,Harteveld CL

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a Chinese patient who was heterozygous for both Hb Q-Thailand [alpha74(EF3)Asp-->His] and Hb E [beta26(B7)Gly-->Asp, GAG-->GTG]. Interaction of the alpha(Q-Thailand) and beta(E) chains leads to a hemoglobin (Hb) variant, namely Hb QE, which differs in electrophoretic mobility and high performance liquid ch...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Li D,Liao C,Li J,Xie X,Zhong H

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High oxygen affinity hemoglobins (Hbs), characterized by a decreased ability to release oxygen to the tissues and a left-shifted oxygen dissociation curve, are a rare cause of secondary erythrocytosis. Here, we report a base substitution in the β-globin gene at codon 89 (AGT>AGG) in a kindred with familial erythrocyto...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Shomali W,Brar R,Arekapudi SR,Gotlib JR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The major defect in α-thalassemia (α-thal) is a single or double gene deletion. The aim of this study was to evaluate the α-thal mutations in two provinces of Southern Iran, Fars & Kohkeloye and Bouyer Ahmad. A total of 2000 subjects with microcytic hypochromic anemia was selected as a study group; finally, 1177 subje...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Hossein F,Mohsen R,Mohsen M,Taheri M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze the rare β-thalassemia (β-thal) mutations in the Pakistani population. A total of 8716 unrelated Pakistani individuals having children with transfusion-dependent thalassemia were investigated by amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (ARMS-PCR) for the p...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Hussain A,Ahmed S,Ali N,S Mailk H,Anees M,Chuahdry AH,Ahmed P

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our understanding of the molecular and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the disease process in patients with thalassemia intermedia (TI) has substantially increased over the past decade. TI encompasses a wide clinical spectrum of beta-thalassemia phenotypes. Some TI patients are asymptomatic until adult life, ...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Cappellini MD,Musallam KM,Taher AT

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two abnormal hemoglobins were accidentally detected by cation exchange high performance liquid chromatography with the Diamat system of Bio-Rad Laboratories; the variants eluted together with the fast-moving Hb A1c. Structural analysis of isolated beta chains and sequence analysis of amplified DNA identified a new var...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Liu JS,Molchanova TP,Gu LH,Wilson JB,Hopmeier P,Schnedl W,Balaun E,Krejs GJ,Huisman TH

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Codon 14 (+T) (HBB: c.44_45insT) is a very rare β-thalassemia (β-thal) mutation previously reported in three β-thal major (β-TM) patients of Azerbaijani origin. None of the previous reports described the genotype-phenotype correlation of the mutation. We here report the first case of homozygous codon 14 together with ...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Aliyeva G,Asadov C,Mammadova T,Musayev S,Abdulalimov E,Gafarova S,Guliyeva Y

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Good adherence to iron chelation therapy in thalassemia is crucial. Although there is evidence that adherence is related to regimen factors, there has been less emphasis on the relationship between psychosocial (psychological, demographic and social) factors and adherence. We present a systematic review of psychosocia...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Evangeli M,Mughal K,Porter JB

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

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

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

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The unusual combination of haemoglobins S and E was found in two Saudi Arab siblings. The father was homozygous for HbE and the mother was heterozygous for HbA and HbS. Clinical and laboratory findings are presented and compared with those of the six cases of HbSE heterozygosity previously reported. The significance o...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Hardy MJ,Ragbeer MS

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the molecular and hematological characteristics of two rare hemoglobin (Hb) variants found in associations with a common α(0)-thalassemia (α(0)-thal) in Thai patients. The first case (P1) was a generally healthy 27-year-old man discovered during our ongoing thalassemia screening program. Hemoglobin and DNA a...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Singha K,Srivorakun H,Fucharoen G,Changtrakul Y,Komwilaisak P,Jetsrisuparb A,Puangplruk R,Fucharoen S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hb-Alberta has been found in a 51 year old Caucasian male with erythrocytosis. The substitution in this variant involves the glutamyl residue in position 101(G3) of the beta chain which is replaced by a glycyl residue. Hb-Alberta accounts for about 45% in the heterozygote, and readily forms hybrid tetramers with other...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Mant MJ,Salkie ML,Cope N,Appling F,Bolch K,Jayalakshmi M,Gravely M,Wilson JB,Huisman TH

更新日期：1976-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 7-year old boy presented with a history of recurrent respiratory infections and hypochromic microcytic anemia. Iron profiles were normal thereby prompting genetic analysis of α- and β-globin mutations. The first mutation in a BRE motif of the β-globin gene in the proband, sibling and the mother was identified. The p...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Inati A,Abbas HA,Al-Danaf J,Souaid M,Kahale M,Koussa S,Abou Nasr T,Davis L,Luo HY,Chui DH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical, biological and genetic factors that could be associated with the use and dose of morphine during hospitalization for vaso-occlussive crisis (VOC) in adults with sickle cell disease. Ninety-nine hospitalizations for acute VOC (58 sickle cell disease patients aged 18 t...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Sabrie M,Cannas G,Tazarourte K,Poutrel S,Connes P,Hot A,Renoux C,Fattoum J,Joly P

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied two members of an African American family with erythrocytosis. An abnormal hemoglobin variant with an electrophoretic pattern on cellulose acetate similar to Hb J was identified. The oxygen dissociation curve using whole blood was biphasic, dramatically left-shifted, and hyperbolic. Sequence analysis of DNA...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Kattamis AC,Kelly KM,Ohene-Frempong K,Reilly MP,Keller M,Cubeddu R,Adachi K,Surrey S,Fortina P

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hb F levels in beta-thalassemia heterozygotes are usually less than 2%, but amongst 1,059 patients studied, 73 (7%) had Hb F levels above 2.5% (2.6-14.0%). To investigate factors that may influence the increase of Hb F levels in these heterozygotes, we characterized the beta-thalassemia mutations and their chromosomal...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Vrettou C,Kanavakis E,Traeger-Synodinos J,Metaxotou-Mavrommati A,Basiakos I,Maragoudaki E,Stamoulakatou A,Papassotiriou I,Kattamis C

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hb Iowa is a rare hemoglobin (Hb) variant with a Gly --> Ala substitution at position 119 of beta-globin. It was previously reported only in an African American infant who was also heterozygous for Hb S [beta6(A3)Glu --> Val] and her mother (Hb A/Iowa). Here we describe the second report of Hb Iowa, the first in conju...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Somjee S,Yu LC,Hagar AF,Hempe JM

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sickle cell disease presents a great clinical variability that remains largely misunderstood. New disease protective genetic modifiers acting mainly through an increased Hb F level have recently been described. We studied relations between clinical and hematological phenotypes and known sickle cell disease genetic mod...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Muszlak M,Pissard S,Badens C,Chamouine A,Maillard O,Thuret I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A total of 218 beta-thalassemia (thal) genes from 109 beta-thal major patients were characterized using an automated fluorescence DNA sequencing technique. Eight different mutations were identified in all 218 alleles (100%). Four common mutations accounted for 96.8% [49.5% were codons 41/42 (-TTCT), 34.4% were codon 1...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Sirichotiyakul S,Saetung R,Sanguansermsri T

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, 32 patients with Hb H (beta(4)) disease have been identified. Three different alpha-thalassemia-1 (thal) determinants; nine with the -17.4 kb (MED I) type, 12 with the -20.5 kb type and 10 with the -26.5 kb (MED II) type were characterized. Of the 32 patients, 19 had the 3.7 kb deletion and one had the ...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Cürük MA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A system of calculating relative mobilities of mutant hemoglobins and globin chains in four methods of zone electrophoresis is described. In electrophoresis on cellulose acetate, TEB buffer, pH 8.5, mobilities are calculated as ratios of the mobility of simultaneously analyzed Hb C. In electrophoresis on citrate agar,...

journal_title：Hemoglobin

authors： Schneider RG,Barwick RC

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00