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Background: Hemoglobinopathies are a group of autosomal recessive disorders characterized by a high degree of clinical and genetic heterogeneity. Comprehensive genetic screening for hemoglobin variants is crucial for prevention and treatment of these conditions. Single-molecule real-time (SMRT) sequencing enables efficient and reliable analysis of common and complex or rare hemoglobin variants.
Methods: We launched a population-based genetic screening program for hemoglobinopathies in Guangxi, China, using SMRT. The structural predictions based on Alphafold2 were performed for the rare variants identified. Additionally, a comprehensive literature review was conducted to elucidate the origin and genotype-phenotype correlation of these variants.
Results: A total of 11,019 participants throughout Guangxi were recruited via the screening program. In two unrelated families, the variants, Hb O-Arab and Hb D-Punjab at the same genetic locus, were identified with an extremely low frequency of 0.0045% [1/(11,019*2), respectively] in the population. Structural prediction showed Hb O-Arab exerted a relatively significant impact on the hemoglobin structure, whereas the influence of Hb D-Punjab was minimal. This was consistent with findings from the literature review and the two recruited families, which confirmed that individuals with Hb O-Arab presented relatively obvious manifestations compared to those with Hb D-Punjab.
Conclusion: Two rare variants, Hb O-Arab and Hb D-Punjab, were identified in Guangxi, China using SMRT. The first report of Hb O-Arab enriches the spectrum of hemoglobin variants in the Chinese population. Analyzing the frequency, origin and genotype-phenotype correlation of these variants could pave the way for clinical management and genetic counseling for hemoglobinopathies.
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