Tag: HBB gene
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Codominance in Sickle Cell Anemia: Understanding the Genetics of this Inherited Blood Disorder
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder that affects the shape of red blood cells. These cells are shaped like crescent moons, or sickles, which can cause them to become stuck in small blood vessels and cause blockages. This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, fatigue, and organ damage. In…
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Beta Thalassemia Major: Understanding the Severe Form of the Blood Disorder
Beta thalassemia major, also known as Cooley’s anemia, is a severe form of the inherited blood disorder thalassemia. It is caused by mutations in the HBB gene, which controls the production of the beta globin subunit of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues. The condition leads to…
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Beta Thalassemia: Understanding the Inherited Blood Disorder
Beta thalassemia is a group of inherited blood disorders that affect the production of beta globin, a component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body’s tissues. When there is a defect in the HBB gene, which produces the beta globin, the body produces abnormal hemoglobin, leading to…