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Milk casein polymorphism in the Kikuyu population.

A Ponzone, G F Voglino, A Tognolo

    Annales De Genetique
    |September 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Kikuyu women in Africa share similar alpha- and beta-casein patterns with Caucasoids. However, their beta-locus gene frequencies were inverted, and a new beta-casein variant (beta-E) was discovered.

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    Area of Science:

    • Genetics
    • Anthropology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Casein protein polymorphism is a key genetic marker.
    • Previous studies have established casein patterns in various human populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the casein polymorphic patterns in the Kikuyu tribe.
    • To compare these patterns with other racial groups.
    • To identify any novel casein variants.

    Main Methods:

    • Urea-starch-gel electrophoresis was employed.
    • Casein samples were analyzed from women of the Kikuyu tribe.

    Main Results:

    • The Kikuyu population exhibited the same alpha- and beta-casein polymorphic patterns as Caucasoids.
    • Gene frequencies for the beta-locus were found to be inverted in the Kikuyu population compared to Caucasoids.
    • A novel beta-casein variant, designated beta-E, was identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The casein polymorphic patterns in the Kikuyu tribe show similarities and differences with Caucasoid populations.
    • The discovery of the beta-E variant adds to the known diversity of human beta-casein.

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