[Hb, C, D and E hemoglobinopathies].
The four commonest beta chain variants of human hemoglobin (Hb), i.e. Hbs C, D, E, and S were absent or quite infrequent in Japanese. They are occasionally found in visitors and immigrants to Japan recently. Geographical distribution, clinical expression, pathophysiology and diagnosis of Hbs C, D and E are briefly reviewed.
Ohba
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Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, Yamaguchi University School of Medicine.
Fujisawa
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D006445:Hemoglobin C Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006446:Hemoglobin E; D006453:Hemoglobinopathies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal; D006801:Humans
D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal; C032001:hemoglobin D; D006446:Hemoglobin E