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HLA genes and surnames show a similar genetic structure in Lombardy: Does this reflect part of the history of the region?

Authors :
Lisa, Antonella
Mascaretti, Luca
Degiuli, Alberto
Gugliemino, Carmela R.
DeSilvestri, Annalisa
Source :
American Journal of Human Biology. May-June, 2007, Vol. 19 Issue 3, 311-318
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The cluster analysis of eleven provinces of Lombardy in northern Italy shows that the genetic structure of the region is a function of two independent parameters HLA allele frequencies and surnames. The similar genetic structure shown by these two independent sets reflect the ancient history of this most populated region that is preserved in the present population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10420533
Volume :
19
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Human Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.166550568