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  • The beta-globin gene cluster contains highly similar globin genes.
  • Crossover events between the delta (HBD) and beta (HBB) genes lead to Lepore (δβ) and anti-Lepore (βδ) hemoglobins.
  • Recently, double crossover (βδβ) variants have been identified.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report novel βδβ hemoglobin variants identified in laboratory samples.
  • To characterize the molecular and protein features of these variants.
  • To discuss the diagnostic implications and clinical significance of βδβ variants.

Main Methods:

  • Protein characterization using cation exchange high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), and mass spectrometry (MS).
  • Molecular analysis including HBB Sanger sequencing and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA).

Main Results:

  • Two distinct βδβ variants were identified: a novel Hb Lepore Rochester-MN (LRM) and Hb Wanjiang.
  • Hb LRM exhibited similar protein characteristics to Hb Lepore-Hollandia but at a higher percentage.
  • Hb Wanjiang was identifiable by MS and DNA sequencing, not routinely separable by standard protein methods.

Conclusions:

  • Copy-neutral incorporation of delta segments into the beta gene does not worsen clinical phenotype.
  • Some βδβ variants may offer a protective effect when co-inherited with Hb S.
  • These variants pose diagnostic challenges, requiring specialized analyses like MS, Sanger sequencing, or next-generation sequencing (NGS).