A new transferrin variant from Iran (Tf B-Iran): review of 36 variant alleles.
A total of 2581 serum samples collected from five population groups of Iran was studied for electrophoretic variations of the transferrin (Tf). Besides the common phenotype Tf C the authors could observe 41 individuals with rare Tf types: CB1, CB2, CD1, CDChi, CD2. In addition to these Tf types two individuals with a new Tf B variant were observed. This new variant was found in the Dezfooli sample and was designated as Tf B-Iran. The electrophoretic position of this variant is described, and all the hitherto known Tf variants are reviewed.
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Department of Human Genetics and Anthropology, School of Public Health, University of Tehran, Iran.
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Amirshani
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D000483:Alleles; D004587:Electrophoresis, Agar Gel; D006801:Humans; D007492:Iran; D010641:Phenotype; D014168:Transferrin / Q000235:genetics*
D014168:Transferrin