HPLC determination of hemoglobins to establish reference values with the aid of statistics and informatics
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
;
6(2): 453-460, 2007.
Artículo
en Inglés
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| ID: lil-482024
ABSTRACT
The purpose of the present study was to establish reference values for hemoglobins (Hb) using HPLC, in samples containing normal Hb (AA), sickle cell trait without alpha-thalassemia (AS), sickle cell trait with alpha-thalassemia (ASH), sickle cell anemia (SS), and Hb SC disease (SC). The blood samples were analyzed by electrophoresis, HPLC and molecular procedures. The Hb A2 mean was 4.30 +/- 0.44% in AS, 4.18 +/- 0.42% in ASH, 3.90 +/- 1.14% in SS, and 4.39 +/- 0.35% in SC. They were similar, but above the normal range. Between the AS and ASH groups, only the amount of Hb S was higher in the AS group. The Hb S mean in the AS group was 38.54 +/- 3.01% and in the ASH it was 36.54 +/- 3.76%. In the qualitative analysis, using FastMap, distinct groups were seen AA and SS located at opposite extremes, AS and ASH with overlapping values and intermediate distribution, SC between heterozygotes and the SS group. Hb S was confirmed by allele-specific polymerase chain reaction. The Hb values established will be available for use as a reference for the Brazilian population, drawing attention to the increased levels of Hb A2, which should be considered with caution to prevent incorrect diagnoses.
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Asunto principal:
Hemoglobinas
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Cromatografía Líquida de Alta Presión
Tipo de estudio:
Investigación cualitativa
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Genet. mol. res. (Online)
Asunto de la revista:
Biologia Molecular
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Genética
Año:
2007
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
UNESP/BR
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