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ArticleScientific reports2024

Molecular epidemiology and hematological profiles of hemoglobin variants in southern Thailand.

Wanicha Tepakhan, Sataron Kanjanaopas, Korntip Sreworadechpisal, Tipparat Penglong, Pornpun Sripornsawan, Chaowanee Wangchauy, Chadaporn Nokkong, Chulalak Kongkan, Saristha Buathong

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Wanicha TepakhanDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand. wanicha.te@psu.ac.th.
Sataron KanjanaopasDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Korntip SreworadechpisalDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Tipparat PenglongDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Pornpun SripornsawanDepartment of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Chaowanee WangchauyDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Chadaporn NokkongDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Chulalak KongkanDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Saristha BuathongDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, 90110, Thailand.
Prince of Songkla University · TH

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the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University 64-077-2
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Data on hemoglobin (Hb) variants in southern Thailand are lacking. This study aimed to reassess the frequency of Hb variants and the clinical aspects of compound heterozygous Hb variant with other hemoglobinopathies. We enrolled 13,391 participants from ten provinces in southern Thailand during 2015-2022. Hb analysis was performed using capillary electrophoresis, and mutations in the HBA and HBB genes were identified using PCR or DNA sequencing. Hb variants were identified in 337 (2.5%) unrelated subjects. Nine β-chain variants, namely Hb Malay (76.9%), Hb C (10.1%), Hb D-Punjab (2.9%), Hb G-Makassar (2.3%), Hb Dhonburi (2.3%), Hb Tak (1.4%), Hb J-Bangkok (1.4%), Hb New York (0.3%), and Hb Hope (0.3%), and four α-chain variants-Hb G-Georgia (HBA1) (0.9%), Hb G-Georgia (HBA2) (0.3%), Hb Q-Thailand (0.6%), and Hb St. Luke's-Thailand (0.3%)-were identified. The southern population exhibited a distinct spectrum of Hb variants compared to that observed in the populations from other areas. Several compound heterozygous genotypes were also identified. Combining Hb Malay with Hb E or high Hb F determinants did not require a blood transfusion. This study provides essential information for genetic counseling in thalassemia prevention and control programs in this region.

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Hemoglobins, AbnormalMolecular EpidemiologyAdolescentAdultAgedChildFemaleHemoglobinopathiesHeterozygoteHumansMaleMiddle AgedMutationThailandYoung AdultHemoglobins, Abnormal

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