- Alpha Thalassemia Trait - St. Jude Care Treatment
People with alpha thalassemia trait only have 2 genes for alpha globin, so their bodies make slightly less hemoglobin than normal This trait was passed on from their parents, like hair color or eye color
- Microsoft Word - alpha_thalassemia_trait. doc
Alpha thalassemia trait is inherited It occurs when two of the genes that cause production of the hemoglobin part (mentioned above) are missing Most often in African Americans, each parent passes along one missing gene In Asians, both missing genes can be passed from the same parent
- Alpha Thalassemia
People who do not produce enough alpha globin protein chains have alpha thalassemia It is commonly found in Africa, the Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, southern China, and occasionally the Mediterranean region Alpha globin is made by four genes, two on each strand of chromosome 16
- Hemoglobin Barts and Alpha Thalassemia Fact Sheet . . .
Alpha thalassemia occurs in individuals of all ethnic backgrounds and is one of the most common genetic diseases worldwide However, the clinically significant forms (Hemoglobin H disease, Hemoglobin H Constant Spring, and Alpha Thalassemia Major) occur predominantly among Southeast Asians
- Diagnosis of alpha-gal syndrome, summary - Alpha-gal Information
Alpha-gal panel: Sometimes healthcare providers order the alpha-gal IgE test as part of an Alpha-gal Panel that includes tests for beef, pork, and lamb as well
- Sickle Cell Diseases - Illinois Department of Public Health
Hemoglobin H disease results from mutations in three of the four alpha globin genes normally present In hemoglobin H disease one parent carries one alpha globin gene mutation (deletion or point mutation), while the other parent carries a double deletion in the cis orientation
- Hemoglobin Barts and Alpha Thalassemia
Hemoglobin is a protein responsible for carrying oxygen and giving blood its red color Worldwide, there are hundreds of different hemoglobin types Each hemoglobin molecule contains two pairs of globin chains, one is called alpha and the other is called beta
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