[Prevalence of gene polymorphisms associated with immune-dependent diseases in the populations of North Eurasia]

Mol Biol (Mosk). 2015 Nov-Dec;49(6):984-92. doi: 10.7868/S002689841506004X.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The data on distribution of genetic diversity in gene polymorphisms associated with autoimmune and allergic diseases and with regulation of immunoglobulin E and cytokines levels in 26 populations of the Northern Eurasia is presented. Substantial correlation between the values of average expected heterozygosity by 44 gene polymorphisms with climatic and geographical factors has not been revealed. Clustering of population groups in correspondence with their geographic locations is observed. The degree of gene differentiation among populations and the selective neutrality of gene polymorphisms have been assessed. The results of our work evidence the substantial genetic diversity and differentiation of human populations by studied genes.

Keywords: climate and geographic factors; genetic diversity; immune disorders; populations of Northern Eurasia; single nucleotide polymorphisms.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cytokines / genetics
  • Ecosystem
  • Gene Frequency
  • Humans
  • Immune System Diseases / epidemiology
  • Immune System Diseases / ethnology
  • Immune System Diseases / genetics*
  • Immunoglobulin E / genetics
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*
  • Population / genetics*
  • Siberia

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Immunoglobulin E