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Summary: In this study, we utilized single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing to uncover rare thalassemia mutations in nine patients and their family members. The results demonstrate the importance of SMRT sequencing in thalassemia screening and diagnosis, particularly for detecting rare mutations.
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JOURNAL OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY
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JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-FETAL & NEONATAL MEDICINE
(2023)