Characterization of the second HFE gross deletion highlights the potential importance of Alu-mediated recombination in haemochromatosis

Br J Haematol. 2015 Mar;168(5):759-62. doi: 10.1111/bjh.13145. Epub 2014 Oct 4.
No abstract available

Keywords: HFE; gross deletions; haemochromatosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alu Elements*
  • Gene Deletion*
  • Hemochromatosis / genetics*
  • Hemochromatosis Protein
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Membrane Proteins / genetics*
  • Middle Aged
  • Recombination, Genetic*

Substances

  • HFE protein, human
  • Hemochromatosis Protein
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
  • Membrane Proteins