Table-I.
Frequency of secondary modifiers in beta-thalassemia intermedia
Secondary Modifiers | Frequency (%) | |
---|---|---|
| ||
Detected | Not detected | |
Xmn l polymorphism | 26/70 (37.14%) | 44/70 (62.86%) |
BCL 11A gene | 50/70 (71.43%) | 20/70 (28.57%) |
Xmn 1 +BCL 11A (both detected) | 18/70 (26%) | - |
Xmn 1 +BCL 11A (both not detected) | - | 10/70(14.2%) |