First observation of hemoglobin pyrgos [β83(EF7) Gly→ASP] in Turkish population


Akar E., Tunç Ş., Arcasoy A., Akar N.

Turkish Journal of Haematology, vol.20, no.3, pp.161-162, 2003 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Haematology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.161-162
  • Keywords: Hb pyrgos, Turkey
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hemoglobin Pyrgos [β83(EF7) Gly→ASP] is a rare hemoglobin variant. This report describes the first observation of this variant in an 18-year-old Turkish girl living in Isparta.