Major gene for percent of oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin in Tibetan highlanders.

doi:10.1002/ajpa.1330950303

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Major gene for percent of oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin in Tibetan highlanders.

American journal of physical anthropology - 1 Nov 1994

Beall C M, Blangero J, Williams-Blangero S, Goldstein M C

Abstract excerpt

This report employs a statistical genetic approach to analyze quantitative oxygen transport variables in a high-altitude (4,850-5,450 m) native Tibetan population and demonstrates the presence of a major gene influencing % O2 saturation of arterial hemoglobin. This result suggests the hypothesis...

Topics

Adaptation, Physiological
Adolescent
Adult
Altitude
Child
Female
Hemoglobins
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Models, Genetic
Oxygen
Pedigree
Phenotype
Tibet

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