Complete suppression of haemoglobin A synthesis in haemoglobin D Los Angeles—beta thalassaemia

AUTOR(ES)

Marengo-Rowe, A. J.

RESUMO

A family study is reported in which all three siblings were shown to be doubly heterozygous for haemoglobin D Los Angeles and beta thalassaemia, which resulted in a complete suppression of haemoglobin A synthesis. This demonstrates the effects of genetic interaction which occur when the genes for haemoglobin D Los Angeles and beta thalassaemia are both transmitted to the offspring. The importance of family studies in the investigation of haemoglobin abnormalities is stressed.

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