Multivariate genetic analysis of apo AI concentration and HDL subfractions: evidence for major locus pleiotropy

Genet Epidemiol. 1993;10(6):617-22. doi: 10.1002/gepi.1370100648.

Abstract

A major locus influencing apolipoprotein AI (apo AI) serum levels was detected using data from the Donner Laboratory Family Study. This locus accounts for 46% of the phenotypic variability in apo AI levels. Multivariate segregation analysis revealed that this major locus also has significant pleiotropic effects on the relative distribution of high density lipoproteins.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Apolipoprotein A-I / genetics*
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Female
  • Genetic Linkage
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Likelihood Functions
  • Lipoproteins, HDL / classification
  • Lipoproteins, HDL / genetics*
  • Male
  • Models, Genetic*
  • Models, Statistical
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Phenotype

Substances

  • Apolipoprotein A-I
  • Lipoproteins, HDL