Study of concentration of amniotic fluid Alpha-fetal protein in thalassemia fetus

Conclusions Concentration of amniotic fluid alpha-fetal protein is increased in thalassemia fetus. AFP concentration inα-thalassemia fetus was higher than that ofβthalassemia or mixed αand βthalassemia fetus but difference was not significance. Further studies are needed to explore the possible correlation between Down syndrome and biochemical markers of Thalassemia.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research