Genetics of Alpha Thalassemia

Chromosome 16 Alpha Thalassemia Major

The complete deletion of alpha chain loci (--/--) in alpha thalassemia major is incompatible with life.

None of the vital alpha chains needed for every normal adult hemoglobin can be produced.

(drawing modified from Harmening, 1999)

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