title: Group-specific component (Gc) subtypes in the Indian subcontinent.
abstract: From populations of the Indian subcontinent Gc subtypes were investigated in 14 socio-culturally diverse groups. The tribal populations showed a greater differentiation at this locus than the caste and Muslim groups. This marked difference between tribal populations is likely to be due to their breeding structure and historical affiliation, although a possible effect of natural selection cannot be ruled out.
mesh_terms: D000483:Alleles; D005006:Ethnicity; D005787:Gene Frequency; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D011110:Polymorphism, Genetic; D014809:Vitamin D-Binding Protein / Q000235:genetics*
chemical_list: D014809:Vitamin D-Binding Protein