Abstract
Variation at four single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) sites of the interleukin 1 (IL1) gene cluster was investigated among 280 unrelated individuals, representing 7 caste groups from the state of Karnataka, India, and one European American community of Boston, Massachusetts. Allele and haplotype frequencies, strength of linkage disequilibrium, and signatures of recombination varied considerably among populations. Variable community sizes and traditions of consanguinity may account for the observed variation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 109-119 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Human Biology |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Boston European American population
- Cardiovascular disease
- Caste groups
- India
- Interleukin 1 (IL1) gene cluster
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Genetics
- Genetics(clinical)