Article
Molecular polymorphism of the ABO blood group: a study in Poland, Spain, and Andorra.
American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council - 1 Jan 2000
Umbria Miriam, Cantons Jordi, Bruguera Carmina, Minias Alina, de Duró Chantal Backes, Catalano Giulio, Santos Cristina, Nogués Ramon, Aluja Maria Pilar
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: The main goal of this study is to increase knowledge on the molecular level of the ABO blood group system in Europe by providing data for Poland, Spain, and Andorra populations. METHODS: A total of 172 oral scrapings samples from individuals of Polish origin, 108 peripheral blood samples of autochthonous individuals from the province of Zamora (Spain), and 81 peripheral blood samples from individuals...
Topics
- ABO Blood-Group System
- Alleles
- Andorra
- Exons
- Gene Frequency
- Humans
- Poland
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Spain
