CD154 polymorphism in Spanish populations. Differences in the allelic distribution between Canary Islanders and Peninsulars

Authors
Citores, MJ Perez-Aciego, P Rodriguez-Gallego, C Contreras-Martin, B Garcia-Laorden, I
Citation
Mj. Citores et al., CD154 polymorphism in Spanish populations. Differences in the allelic distribution between Canary Islanders and Peninsulars, EUR J IMM, 27(3), 2000, pp. 141-144
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Immunology
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOGENETICS
ISSN journal
09607420 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
141 - 144
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-7420(200006)27:3<141:CPISPD>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
The CD154 gene contains a dinucleotide repeat (CA)n in the 3' untranslated region. Allelic distribution in Spanish populations from two areas with dif ferent genetic background, the Canary Islands and Peninsula, are described. Seven alleles with different allelic distribution between the two groups, were found. This represents a highly polymorphic marker, useful for genetic studies on a critical molecule in immunity.