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HLA allelic diversity in the Waorani population of Ecuador: Its significance to their ancestry and migration.
Human immunology - 1 May 2024
Saenz Hinojosa Samantha, Adrian Jinam Timothy, Hosomichi Kazuyoshi, Romero Vanessa I
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The Waorani, an isolated indigenous tribe in Ecuador, have long been characterized by limited genetic diversity, with few studies delving into their genetic background. Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) genes which are located in the human major histocompatibility complex (MHC) provides valuable insights into population evolution due to its highly polymorphic nature. However, little is known about the HLA diversity...
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