Hb J Meerut, a fast-moving hemoglobin: a study of seven cases from India and a review of literature

Am J Hematol. 2007 Jul;82(7):666-7. doi: 10.1002/ajh.20826.

Abstract

Fast-moving hemoglobins (FMH) are rare abnormal hemoglobin variants which migrate anodal to hemoglobin A on alkaline agarose gel electrophoresis. Only five cases of Hb J Meerut, an alpha variant FMH, have been reported so far. We here report seven cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
  • Female
  • Hemoglobin J / chemistry*
  • Hemoglobin J / genetics*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • hemoglobin J Meerut
  • Hemoglobin J