The codon 31 polymorphism of the p53-inducible gene p21 shows distinct differences between major ethnic groups.

doi:10.1159/000154344

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The codon 31 polymorphism of the p53-inducible gene p21 shows distinct differences between major ethnic groups.

Human heredity - 1 Jan 2000

Birgander R, Själander A, Saha N, Spitsyn V, Beckman L, Beckman G

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The codon 31 polymorphism of the p53-inducible protein p21 was studied with respect to allele frequency variations between some major ethnic groups. The frequency of the Al (Arg) allele showed highly significant variations ranging from 4% in Caucasians (Swedes) to 50% in Chinese. Compared to Cauc...

Topics

Alleles
Asian People
Black People
Codon
Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p21
Cyclins
Ethnicity
Genes, p53
Genetic Heterogeneity
Humans
Polymorphism, Genetic
White People

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