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Immunoglobulin allotypes in Sardinia.

A Piazza, E van Loghem, G de Lange

American Journal of Human Genetics

|January 1, 1976

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Sardinian populations exhibit unique Gm allotypes, suggesting ancient Middle Eastern and African contacts. Differences in G2m(n) allotypes between highland and lowland regions may indicate past adaptive pressures, possibly from malaria.

Area of Science:

Human Population Genetics
Immunogenetics
Anthropology

Background:

The Gm and Km systems are polymorphic genetic markers of human immunoglobulins.
Investigating immunoglobulin allotypes provides insights into population history and migration patterns.
Sardinia's unique genetic landscape warrants detailed immunogenetic analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To characterize the Gm and Km allotypes in the Sardinian population.
To compare Sardinian allotypes with continental Italian and other populations.
To explore potential historical population contacts and adaptive pressures.

Main Methods:

Serological typing of Gm and Km immunoglobulin markers in 1218 Sardinian individuals.
Typing of Am markers in 401 individuals.

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Statistical comparison of allotype frequencies between Sardinian and control populations.

Main Results:

The Sardinian population displays a distinct Gm allotype profile.
Significant differences were observed compared to a continental Italian control population.
A novel haplotype, Gm f;n;bsc5, was identified in the Sardinian population.
A significant difference in the G2m(n) allotype was found between Sardinian highland and lowland regions.

Conclusions:

The Gm allotypes of Sardinians support historical contacts with Middle Eastern and African populations.
The novel Gm f;n;bsc5 haplotype may be a marker of ancient Sardinian ancestry.
Regional G2m(n) allotype variation suggests potential past adaptive selection, possibly linked to malaria endemicity.