Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 9, 2026

A Phenotyping Regimen for Genetically Modified Mice Used to Study Genes Implicated in Human Diseases of Aging
Published on: July 14, 2016
Evidence for nonlikage of genes for HLA and hereditary angioedema
Since the genes for several disorders of the complement system have been found to be linked to the HLA loci on chromosome 6, studies of the inhibitor of the activated first component of complement (Cl INH) and HLA in two families with hereditary angioedema (HAE) were undertaken. A total of 17 individuals were found to be affected in these three-generation families. Evidence was provided against close linkage of the genes for HLA and HAE. Other genetic markers studied were generally noninformative, although evidence was obtained against close linkage of the loci for HAE and ABO and HAE and transferrins. The reliable identification of individuals affected with HAE by Cl INH assay provides potential for establishing linkage relationships in the various phenotypes of this dominantly inherited condition.
Since the genes for several disorders of the complement system have been found to be linked to the HLA loci on chromosome 6, studies of the inhibitor of the activated first component of complement (Cl INH) and HLA in two families with hereditary angioedema (HAE) were undertaken. A total of 17 individuals were found to be affected in these three-generation families. Evidence was provided against close linkage of the genes for HLA and HAE. Other genetic markers studied were generally noninformative, although evidence was obtained against close linkage of the loci for HAE and ABO and HAE and transferrins. The reliable identification of individuals affected with HAE by Cl INH assay provides potential for establishing linkage relationships in the various phenotypes of this dominantly inherited condition.
More Related Videos
07:26High-resolution Melting PCR for Complement Receptor 1 Length Polymorphism Genotyping: An Innovative Tool for Alzheimer's Disease Gene Susceptibility Assessment
Published on: July 18, 2017
08:07Personalized Peptide Arrays for Detection of HLA Alloantibodies in Organ Transplantation
Published on: September 6, 2017
Related Concept Videos
Genetic Lingo
Dihybrid Crosses
Multiple Allele Traits
Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
Lethal Alleles
Lucien Cuénot discovered lethal alleles in 1905 while studying the inheritance of coat color in mice. The agouti gene is responsible for the color of the coat in mice. This gene codes for an agouti-signaling protein, which is responsible for melanin distribution in mammals. The wild-type allele gives rise to gray-brown coat color in mice, while the mutant allele gives rise to yellow coat color. In addition to coat color, the agouti gene is associated with the yellow...
Genome-wide Association Studies-GWAS
GWAS does not require the identification of the target gene involved in...