Genetic structure and microdifferentiation among four endogamous groups of Maharashtra, western India.

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Genetic structure and microdifferentiation among four endogamous groups of Maharashtra, western India.

Annals of human biology - 1 Jan 2000

Mastana S S, Papiha S S

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Phenotype and gene frequencies of 24 blood group, serum protein and red cell enzyme loci are examined in four endogamous groups (Brahmin, Maratha, Gujarati Hindu Patel and Parsee) of Maharashtra, Western India. Several genetic systems are investigated for the first time in this region. Genetic he...

Topics

Blood Group Antigens
Blood Proteins
Erythrocytes
Ethnicity
Female
Gene Frequency
Genetic Variation
Haplotypes
Heterozygote
Humans
India
Male
Phenotype

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