The acetylator polymorphism in four populations of Afghanistan.
Studies of the acetylator polymorphism in Pushtoons, Tajiks, Hazaras and Usbeks living in Afghanistan revealed a lower frequency of the allele ACS in the last two populations. The results were compared with those of other populations. The importance of this polymorphism for therapy and a possible relation to the use of alkaloids in form of spices and drugs is discussed.
D000123:Acetyltransferases / Q000378:metabolism*; D000346:Afghanistan; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006801:Humans; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic
D000123:Acetyltransferases