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[Analysis of the hemochromatosis gene (HFE) mutations, C282Y and H63D, in the populations of Central Asia].
Genetika - 1 Mar 2006
Khusainova R I, Khusnutdinova N N, Khusnutdinova E K
Abstract excerpt
Analysis of the C282Y and H63D mutations in the HFE gene was carried out in 594 individuals representing seven indigenous populations of Central Asia. Among the populations examined, mutation C28Y was found in Uighurs with the frequency of 0.009, and in Kazakhs and Tajiks with the frequency of 0.012. The mutation was absent in Uzbeks, Kyrgyzes, Kurds, and Turkmens. Mutation H63D was detected in all populations...
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