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Molecular Spectrum of α-Thalassemia Mutations in Antalya, Türkiye and Their Relationship with Hematological Parameters.

Özgür Erkal, Barış Paksoy

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Özgür ErkalDepartment of Medical Genetics, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya 07100, Türkiye.
Barış PaksoyDepartment of Medical Genetics, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya 07100, Türkiye.ORCID 0000-0002-5101-2939

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Abstract

backgroundAlpha-thalassemia is one of the most common hereditary hemoglobin disorders worldwide and is caused mainly by deletions in the α-globin gene cluster. Understanding the regional mutation spectrum is important for screening programs and genetic counseling.

methodsThis retrospective study included 115 patients evaluated for suspected alpha-thalassemia in Antalya, Türkiye. Molecular analysis was performed using multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) to detect deletions and duplications in the α-globin gene cluster. Hematological parameters and hemoglobin (Hb) fractions were analyzed and compared among mutation groups.

resultsThe most frequent mutation detected was the -α

conclusionsThe results demonstrate that -α

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alpha-Globinsalpha-ThalassemiaMutationAdultChildErythrocyte IndicesFemaleHumansMaleRetrospective Studiesalpha-Globinsdeletion mutationsmean corpuscular volume (MCV)multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA)α-thalassemia

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