title: Genetic studies among the endogamous groups of Lohanas of North and West India.
abstract: Four groups of Lohanas, belonging to the Gujarati, Sindhi and Punjabi were studied for various genetic markers. Lohanas have higher B than A and low Rh(D) negative (1.65-4.64%). The Hp1 gene ranges from 0.1557 to 0.2639; Gm1 is lower (0.34-0.55) than in other populations in Southern India. G-6-PD deficiency was prevalent in 3-8%. All the four groups have a high incidence of the thalassaemia trait and possess Hb-D. Hb, J, and L were also observed in two groups. Data was analysed for intergroup differences.
mesh_terms: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D003117:Color Vision Defects / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D005787:Gene Frequency; D005955:Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency / Q000235:genetics; D006242:Haptoglobins; D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008951:MNSs Blood-Group System; D008297:Male; D010641:Phenotype; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System; D013789:Thalassemia / Q000235:genetics
chemical_list: D000017:ABO Blood-Group System; D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D006242:Haptoglobins; D006455:Hemoglobins, Abnormal; D008951:MNSs Blood-Group System; D012204:Rh-Hr Blood-Group System