The association of Hp 1 and sickle cell disease.
The distribution of gene frequencies and types for haptoglobin (Hp) were studied in a normal black population and one with sickle cell disease. The statistical analysis of our findings indicated a significant association between sickle cell disease and the Hp 1 type.
D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000235:genetics*; D044383:Black People; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006242:Haptoglobins / Q000235:genetics*; D006451:Hemoglobin, Sickle / Q000235:genetics; D006801:Humans; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic
D006242:Haptoglobins; D006451:Hemoglobin, Sickle