Blood Res.  2021 Dec;56(4):332-333. 10.5045/br.2021.2021128.

Shared molecular basis, diagnosis, and co-inheritance of alpha and beta thalassemia

• Khatri G
• Sahito AM
• Ansari SA

• KMID: 2524093
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5045/br.2021.2021128

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