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Low prevalence of lactase persistence in Neolithic South-West Europe.

European journal of human genetics : EJHG - 1 Jul 2012

Plantinga Theo S, Alonso Santos, Izagirre Neskuts, Hervella Montserrat, Fregel Rosa, van der Meer Jos W M, Netea Mihai G, de la Rúa Concepcion

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The ability of humans to digest the milk component lactose after weaning requires persistent production of the lactose-converting enzyme lactase. Genetic variation in the promoter of the lactase gene (LCT) is known to be associated with lactase production and is therefore a genetic determinant for either lactase deficiency or lactase persistence during adulthood. Large differences in this genetic trait exist...

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PMID: 22234158
DOI: 10.1038/ejhg.2011.254
PMCID: PMC3376259

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