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Females of HbAS genotype have reduced concentration of the malaria protective deoxyhemoglobin S than males
The quantity of the intra-erythrocytic deoxyhemoglobin S (Hb S) affects the level of protection against malaria and also the sickling phenomenon. This study reports on significantly lower concentration of Hb S in females than males. Data came from 350 children, aged 12–47 months who participated in...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6133351/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30204801 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0203455 |