The Le(a+b+) Phenotype in Polynesians

The presence of the rare Lewis phenotype Le(a+b+) is reported in various Polynesian groups, including Maoris, Samoans, Cook Islanders, Nuieans and Tokelau Islanders. The phenotype was found in Polynesians of all blood groups and the frequency was significantly increased in group 0 persons. The pheno...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Human heredity 1988, Vol.38 (2), p.111-116
Hauptverfasser:	Henry, S.M., Simpson, L.A., Woodfield, D.G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	ABO Blood-Group System - genetics Adolescent Adult Anthropology. Demography Biological and medical sciences Ethnic Groups Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Genetics of eukaryotes. Biological and molecular evolution Human Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology Humans Lewis Blood-Group System - genetics Medical sciences Middle Aged New Zealand Original Paper Original Papers Phenotype Polynesia - ethnology Population genetics, reproduction patterns
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Zusammenfassung:	The presence of the rare Lewis phenotype Le(a+b+) is reported in various Polynesian groups, including Maoris, Samoans, Cook Islanders, Nuieans and Tokelau Islanders. The phenotype was found in Polynesians of all blood groups and the frequency was significantly increased in group 0 persons. The phenotype was not significantly associated with H reactivity in group A donors and showed no correlation with age or sex.
ISSN:	0001-5652 1423-0062
DOI:	10.1159/000153768