1. Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Ferrara University, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
2. Center “Chiara Gemmo and Elio Zago” for the Research on Thalassemia, Ferrara University, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
3. Thalassemia Unit, Arcispedale S. Anna, 44121 Ferrara, Italy
4. Rare Partners S.r.L. Impresa Sociale, 20123 Milano, Italy