A more detailed map of the cystic fibrosis mutation DF508 frequencies in Europe.

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A more detailed map of the cystic fibrosis mutation DF508 frequencies in Europe.

Human biology - 1 Jun 1993

Lucotte G, Loirat F

Abstract excerpt

When analyzed by origin, the frequency of the DF508 mutation (the main cystic fibrosis mutation) varies between population groups. We show here that the frequency of the DF508 mutation varies among different populations, being higher in northwest Europeans than in southeast European populations....

Topics

Cystic Fibrosis
Europe
Gene Deletion
Gene Frequency
Humans
Mutation
Regression Analysis

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