Abstract | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: PATIENTS AND METHODS: Twenty-four patients from 17 unrelated families were included in this study. The characterization was done by sequencing. RESULTS: α1 gene sequencing showed the mutation CCT→TCT (Pro→Ser) at codon 119 ( Hb Groene Hart) in all patients. In one case, there was an association with Hb J-Paris-I. CONCLUSIONS: In the Hb Groene Hart, the residue 119 of alpha-globin chain is affected. This amino acid has a key role in preserving the stability of alpha-globin chain. It is also remarkable the presence of this variant in both the immigrant and native population. Thus, the identification of Hb Groene Hart carriers should be considered in the screening of α- thalassemia in Spain, as it is done in Northern Africa.
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Authors | Félix de la Fuente-Gonzalo, Paloma Ropero, Jorge Martínez-Nieto, Ana Villegas, Fernando A González, Joaquín Díaz-Mediavilla |
Journal | Medicina clinica
(Med Clin (Barc))
Vol. 144
Issue 5
Pg. 212-5
(Mar 09 2015)
ISSN: 1578-8989 [Electronic] Spain |
Vernacular Title | Asociación de la hemoglobina Groene Hart con la hemoglobina J-París-I: primer caso en España. |
PMID | 24530052
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2013 Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Genetic Markers
- Hemoglobins, Abnormal
- alpha-Globins
- hemoglobin Groene Hart
- Hemoglobin J
- hemoglobin J-Paris
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Genetic Markers
- Hemoglobin J
(genetics)
- Hemoglobins, Abnormal
(genetics)
- Heterozygote
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Mutation
- Spain
- alpha-Globins
(genetics)
- alpha-Thalassemia
(genetics)
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