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Genotyping the BCL11A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism and Associated Levels of Fetal Hemoglobin in Mauritanian Sickle Cell Patients

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Abstract

The study of three SNPs in the <i>BCL11A</i> locus in Mauritanian patients with SCD showed a significant association of <i>rs4671393</i> allele with the HbF level. Further research is needed to explore additional SNPs in the <i>BCL11A</i> locus and investigate other genetic markers reported to modulate HbF levels, such as <i>HBS1L-MYB</i> and <i>Xmn1-HBG2</i>, to improve the management of this potentially life-threatening condition in Mauritania.

Research topics

  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Blood groups and transfusion

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DOI: 10.31083/j.fbs1602011

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