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New protein genetic studies in six Amazonian Indian populations

Authors :
Santos, S. E. B.
Ribeiro-Dos-Santos, A. K. C.
Guerreiro, J. F.
Santos, E. J. M.
Weimer, T. A.
Callegari-Jacques, S. M.
Mestriner, M. A.
Franco, M. H. L. P.
Hutz, M. H.
Salzano, F. M.
Source :
Annals of Human Biology; 1998, Vol. 25 Issue: 6 p505-522, 18p
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

A total of 732 individuals affiliated with six Amazonian Indian populations were variously studied in relation to 26 protein genetic systems. Eleven of them were found to be monomorphic in these groups, in accordance with previous investigations. Similarities and dissimilarities (the latter involving the Rh, Duffy, haptoglobin and transferrin systems) were observed in relation to earlier investigations in four of these populations (Galibi, Palikour, Mundurucu and Tenharim). A dimeric, cathodal variant of albumin was found among two Galibi subjects, and the fairly common occurrence of CP*ACAY among some South American Indian populations was confirmed. The results in the six populations were compared with those from 29 others. When relationships are searched for among tribes of the same linguistic group, the factor that seems to be most influential is geographical localization, an exception being the pattern observed among the Cayapo subgroups. The latter shows genetic differences of the same level of magnitude as those observed among Gespeaking tribes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03014460 and 14645033
Volume :
25
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Annals of Human Biology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs8316325
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/03014469800006752