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    Alpha thalassaemia due to non-deletional mutations on the -3.7 alpha globin fusion gene: Laboratory diagnosis and clinical importance

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    Chow, A.
    Ghassemifar, Reza
    Finlayson, J.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Chow, A. and Ghassemifar, R. and Finlayson, J. 2013. Alpha thalassaemia due to non-deletional mutations on the -3.7 alpha globin fusion gene: Laboratory diagnosis and clinical importance. Pathology. 45 (6): pp. 591-594.
    Source Title
    Pathology
    DOI
    10.1097/PAT.0b013e32836526d7
    ISSN
    0031-3025
    School
    School of Biomedical Sciences
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38804
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Aims: Alpha (α) thalassaemia may be caused by large deletions of the α globin gene(s), or rarely, non-deletional mutations. Both types of mutations may co-exist, and if located on the same allele (α0), produce a reproductive risk of hydrops fetalis. We illustrate how clinical-laboratory correlation and accurate α gene sequencing are essential in identifying such patients. Method: Nine asymptomatic patients with - α 3.7 thalassaemia trait were noted to have significant microcytosis that was insufficiently explained by a single α deletion. Hence α1 and α2 globin gene sequencing were performed, which detected a non-deletional mutation in all patients. A new set of α1 specific primers were designed for separate sequencing of the α1 gene and the - α 3.7 fusion gene, respectively, so that the non-deletional mutation could be localised to the correct allele. Results: In six of nine patients tested, the non-deletional mutation was on the α1 globin gene. In three patients the mutation was located on the - α 3.7 fusion gene. The latter group functionally has an α0 allele (αα/–) with a reproductive risk for Hb Barts hydrops fetalis. Conclusion: Non-deletional mutations can occur on the α globin gene or a fusion gene such as the - α3.7 allele. Identification and accurate localisation of these mutations is important as this can have significant reproductive implications.

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