The Genetic Origins and Molecular Characterization of Sickle Cell Disease in Sri Lanka.
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2017
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In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is globally the commonest monogenic disease. Although the incidence is not as common as in India, it is found in Sri Lanka too. A recent hospital based survey identified around 60 patients in the country but no detailed study of SCD have been done to-date. The genetic origin of Haemoglobin (Hb) S found in Sri Lanka is not yet known.
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Sickle cell, Origin, Haplotype, genotype, Sri Lanka
Citation
Darshana, L.G.T., Manamperi, A., and Premawardhena, A.P. (2017). The Genetic Origins and Molecular Characterization of Sickle Cell Disease in Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the International Postgraduate Research Conference 2017 (IPRC – 2017), Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. p.35.