Summary
The distribution of Gc phenotypes in the population of Veneto was investigated by ultrathin-layer isoelectric focusing. In our sample (n=732) the six common phenotypes, Gc1S, 1F, 1S1F, 2, 2-1S, 2-1F and a further phenotype, Gc1S1C3, were observed and the following frequencies calculated: Gc1S=0.560792; Gc1F=0.159153; Gc2=0.277323; Gc1C3=0.002732. Our gene frequencies have been compared with those found in other populations.
Zusammenfassung
Die Verteilung der Gc-Phänotypen wurde bei der venetischen Bevölkerung mittels Isoelektrofokussierung auf sehr dünnem Gel untersucht. In unseren Stichproben wurden sechs gemeine Gc-Phänotypen: 1S, 1F, 1S1F, 2, 2-1S, 2-1F, und ein weiterer Phänotyp Gc1S1C3 beobachtet und folgende Frequenzen berechnet: Gc1S=0.560792; Gc1F=159153; Gc2=0.277323; Gc1C3=0.002732. Die von entdeckte Genfrequenz wurde mit den bei anderen Bevölkerungen gefundenen Frequenzen verglichen.
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Cortivo, P., Biasiolo, M., Caenazzo, L. et al. Gc subtypes determined by ultrathin-layer isoelectric focusing. Distribution in the Veneto population (Italy). Z Rechtsmed 93, 311–315 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00198657
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