hemoglobin Lufkin

Gly replaced by Asp at position beta29(B11)

Also Known As:

Hb Lufkin; Hemoglobin Lufkin

Networked: 2 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

1.	Thalassemia 04/01/2009 - "Investigation revealed the patient has hemoglobin (Hb) Lufkin concurrent with beta(0) thalassemia. " 04/01/2009 - "DNA sequencing of the beta globin gene confirmed a GGC to a GAC mutation at codon 29 (gly to asp) for Hb Lufkin on the patient and also revealed a beta(0) thalassemia mutation, IVS-1-1 (G to A), on both the patient and his mother. "
2.	Methemoglobinemia 01/01/1977 - "Unlike several other reported variants in the B helix, Hb Lufkin is not associated with methemoglobinemia."