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Hb Port Huron [alpha 56 (E5)Lys----ARG]: a new alpha chain variant
T Zwerdling1, S Williams, S A Nasr
1Cincinnati Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, Children's Hospital Medical Center, OH 45229-2899.
Hemoglobin
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Researchers identified a novel hemoglobin variant, Hb Port Huron, in an African-American family. This variant involves two mutations, including the known Hb E, and is clinically silent.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Hematology
Background:
- Hemoglobin variants are common genetic mutations affecting oxygen transport.
- Hemoglobin E (Hb E) is a well-characterized variant, typically found in Southeast Asian populations.
- Identifying novel hemoglobin variants is crucial for understanding genetic diversity and clinical implications.