Genetic Studies of the Seneca Indians: Haptoglobins, Transferrins, G-6-PD Deficiency, Hemoglobinopathy, Color Blindness, Morphological Traits and Dermatoglyphics

Among the Seneca Indians of New York State, the frequencies of haptoglobin and transferrin types, abnormal hemoglobins, G-6-PD deficiency, color blindness, certain morphological traits and fingerprint patterns are reported. The information begins characterization of this semi-isolated population as...

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Published in:Acta genetica et statistica medica 1968-01, Vol.18 (3), p.251-260
Main Authors: DOEBLIN, T. D., INGALL, G. B., PINKERTON, P. H., DRONAMRAJU, K. R., BANNERMAN, R. M.
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Language:English
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Summary:Among the Seneca Indians of New York State, the frequencies of haptoglobin and transferrin types, abnormal hemoglobins, G-6-PD deficiency, color blindness, certain morphological traits and fingerprint patterns are reported. The information begins characterization of this semi-isolated population as a background for future studies of chronic disease. The haptoglobin 1 gene frequency of 0.56 is within the range previously found in Amerindian populations, and an absence of transferrin variants has been described in other indigenous American groups. Color blindness was found in 3.3% of Seneca males, a low frequency compared to whites. The usual Mongoloid dermato- glyphic feature of a high pattern intensity index is present. No abnormal hemoglobins, increased hemoglobin A₂ or G-6-PD deficiency were found.
ISSN:0365-2785
2571-743X