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ReviewJournal of clinical laboratory analysis2026

Recent Advances in Thalassemia Research: A Comprehensive Assessment From Diagnostic Technologies to Clinical Treatment.

Chaoqiong Zhou, Ting Chen, Ying Huang, Huali Wang, Dahai He, Feng Wu, Yan Zhang, Lirui Kong

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Review in Journal of clinical laboratory analysis, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Chaoqiong ZhouDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8426-5249
Ting ChenDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Maternal and Children's Health Hospital of Pidu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Ying HuangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0669-1970
Huali WangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Dahai HeDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Feng WuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Yan ZhangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Lirui KongDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Chengdu Pidu District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5675-3703

Funding

Joint Innovation Fund of Health Commission of Chengdu and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine WXLH202403280Joint Innovation Fund of Health Commission of Chengdu and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine WXLH202406011The Chengdu Medical Scientifc Research Project 2025619The Hospital Special Project of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine XJ2023024701
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThalassemia is a common hereditary blood disorder characterized by impaired globin synthesis, leading to anemia and a variety of related complications. With the rapid advances in genomics and molecular biology, remarkable progress has been made in this field in recent years, especially in the in-depth exploration of genetic mechanisms, the innovation of diagnostic techniques and the continuous update of therapeutic strategies. It is worth noting that with the emergence of new treatment strategies such as gene therapy and stem cell transplantation, offer new hope for patients. Despite significant progress, further research is needed to address the limitations of existing treatment methods and optimize long-term management for patients.

methodsThis review introduces the epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and related complications of thalassemia.

resultsIt also highlights innovations in the diagnosis of thalassemia (such as TGS and Genomics technologies) and treatment advancements (such as CRISPR/Cas9, HSCT, and Luspatercept) and their limitations, and explores why transformative tools have not been fully utilized in regions with high prevalence of thalassemia.

conclusionsUnlike existing reviews that focus solely on either diagnostic or therapeutic aspects, this article integrates both perspectives with an emphasis on clinical accessibility. It aims to provide sustainable and equitable management guidance for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers involved in thalassemia care.

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ThalassemiaGenetic TherapyGenomicsHematopoietic Stem Cell TransplantationHumansgene therapygenetic mechanismsglobin production disorderhematopoietic stem cell transplantationthalassemia

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PMCPMC13239836

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