Gene, 2020 The Maldives is an archipelago of 407,660 people according to population census of 2014, made up of 20 atolls, which has one of the highest prevalence of β-thalassemia worldwide. However, there is a dearth of studies related to β-thalassemia in the Maldives; therefore, in this study, we aimed to investigate the genetic epidemiology of β-thalassemia in ...
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Intervention and Prevention of Hereditary Hemolytic Disorders in Two Ethnic Communities of Sundargarh District of Orissa, India: An Experience from KAP Studies [PDF]
, 2010 Hereditary hemolytic disorders are important public health challenges in India. They cause a high degree of morbidity, mortality and fetal wastage in vulnerable communities.
Balgir, RS
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Identification of erythroferrone as an erythroid regulator of iron metabolism. [PDF]
, 2014 Recovery from blood loss requires a greatly enhanced supply of iron to support expanded erythropoiesis. After hemorrhage, suppression of the iron-regulatory hormone hepcidin allows increased iron absorption and mobilization from stores.
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British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.Summary Patients with transfusion‐dependent thalassaemia (TDT) require chronic, life‐sustaining red blood cell transfusions, which contribute to iron overload and associated morbidity and mortality. Luspatercept, an inhibitor of the transforming growth factor‐beta pathway, decreases transfusion requirements in a subset of transfusion‐dependent β ...
Bianca Zaidel +2 more
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Journal of Blood Medicine, 2018 Chanchai Traivaree,1 Chalinee Monsereenusorn,1 Piya Rujkijyanont,1 Warakorn Prasertsin,2 Boonchai Boonyawat3 1Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand; 2Department of ...
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Prevalence of Minor β-thalassemia Based on RBC Indices among Final Suspected Individuals in Premarital Screening Program Referred to Genetic Laboratories [PDF]
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research, 2010 "nAbstract "nIntroduction: The current study evaluated the value of red blood cell (RBC) indices and the corresponding cut- off points for β-thalassemia control programs in Iran.
Alireza Moafi +5 more
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Prevalence and intensity of depression in mothers of children with beta-thalassemia major in Talghani Hospital of Gorgan, Iran [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Thalassemia is a chronic disease that it leads to psychological and social problems for parents. Mothers are at markedly increased risk of suffering from psychological distress and depression because they usually take on a considerable part ...
Jahazi, A. +3 more
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Prime Editing: A Revolutionary Technology for Precise Treatment of Genetic Disorders
Cell Proliferation, Volume 58, Issue 4, April 2025.This review outlines the latest research advancements in prime editing technology, delivery strategies, and the challenges that must be addressed to fully realize its therapeutic potential, emphasizing the high potential of prime editing in the remission or cure of genetic diseases. ABSTRACT Genetic diseases have long posed significant challenges, with
Mengyao Li, Yi Lin, Qiang Cheng, Tuo Wei
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Comparative efficacy of deferiprone, deferoxamine and combination of deferiprone and deferoxamine on serum ferritin value in Beta-Thalassemia patients [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Iron overload is a predictable and life-threatening complication in patients with thalassemia. Effective and convenient iron chelation remains one of the main targets of clinical management of thalassemia major.
Amlashi, H.M. +3 more
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Transcriptional regulation of the ABCC6 gene and the background of impaired function of missense disease-causing mutations. [PDF]
, 2013 The human ATP-binding cassette family C member 6 (ABCC6) gene encodes an ABC transporter protein expressed primarily in the liver and to a lesser extent in the kidneys and the intestines.
Arányi, Tamás +5 more
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