Research Notes on Beta Thalassemia
Beta thalassemias are due to mutations in the HBB gene on chromosome 11, also inherited in an autosomal-recessive fashion. The severity of the disease depends on the nature of the mutation. Mutations are characterized as (βo) if they prevent any formation of β chains; they are characterized as (β+) if they allow some β chain formation to occur. ...read more from Wikipedia
Top Resources on Beta Thalassemia
- MedicineNet: Beta Thalassemia
- March of Dimes: What Is Beta Thalassemia?
- Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF): What Is Thalassemia? - Beta Thalassemia
- KidsHealth: What Is Thalassemia?
- Mayo Clinic: Thalassemia: Causes
- Northern California Comprehensive Thalassemia Center: Beta Thalassemia
- Lab Test Online: Thalassemia Classifications: Beta Thalassemia
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute: What Causes Thalassemias?
- Genetics Home Reference: Beta Thalassemia
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