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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/82522| Title: | Abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia in Malta |
| Authors: | Felice, Alex Grech, J. L. |
| Keywords: | Hemoglobin Hemoglobinopathy Thalassemia Molecular microbiology |
| Issue Date: | 1990 |
| Publisher: | World Health Organization |
| Citation: | Felice, A., & Grech, J. L. (1990). Abnormal haemoglobins and thalassaemia in Malta. WHO EUR-MED Workshop Haemoglobinopathies, London. |
| Abstract: | A new genetics programme for the understanding and control of haemoglobinopathies in the Maltese population was started last year in our department. The programme has the support of the University of Malta and the Malta Government Department of Health as well as the World Health Organisation Europe (European Office) anf of former colleagues in the Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA, U.S.A.). Past studies have shown that β-thalassemia occurs frequently. In addition to the AγT polymorphism (Hb-F-Sardegna), there are two known γ globin variants, three α and four β globin variants which have been identified among Maltese people. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/82522 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SSur |
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