Genetics of Beta Thalassemia

Chromosome 11 Beta Thalassemia Minor B0/B

In Beta thalassemia minor, B0/B, one beta gene locus is completely deleted or inactive.

Hemoglobin A production is down to 70% - 85% in this state of beta thalassemia.

(drawing modified from Harmening, 1999)

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