Alpha and beta-Thalassemia mutations in Hubei area of China

Background Thalassemia is a group of inherited hemoglobic disorders resulting from defects in the synthesis of one or more of the hemoglobin chains, which is one of the most prevalent inherited disorders in southern China. Only few studies reported the molecular characterization of α- and β-Thalassemia in Hubei Province in the central of China. Methods A total of 4889 clinically suspected cases of thalassemia were analyzed by Gap-PCR, PCR-based...