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The Effect of Iron Deficiency on the Expression of Hemoglobin H

Authors :
O’Brien, Richard T.
Source :
Blood; June 1973, Vol. 41 Issue: 6 p853-856, 4p
Publication Year :
1973

Abstract

Two brothers with hemoglobin H disease are described. In one boy, a concomitant iron deficiency was associated with a complete suppression of hemoglobin H in the peripheral blood. The effects of iron on globin synthesis are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00064971 and 15280020
Volume :
41
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Blood
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs52959286
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1182/blood.V41.6.853.853