Epidemiology and treatment of beta thalassemia major in China

Abstract Thalassemia, classified as the main types α‐ and β‐thalassemia, is a single gene disorder resulting from globin chain synthesis impairment through the mutation or deletion of globin genes. The incidence of thalassemia is high worldwide, with high associated mortality. Therefore, treatment i...

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Main Authors: Xiaoxiao Xu, Xuedong Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-03-01
Series:Pediatric Investigation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ped4.12154