Breif Communication: A More Detailed Map of the Cystic Fibrosis Mutation DF508 Frequencies in Europe

Document Type

Brief Communication

Authors

Gérard Lucotte, Laboratory of Molecular Anthropology, CEABH, UER de Cochin Port-Royal, 24 rue du Faubourg St. Jacques
France Loirat, Paris VII University

Abstract

When analyzed by origin, the frequency of the DF508 mutation (the main cystic fibrosis mutation) varies between population groups. We show here that the frequency of the DF508 mutation varies among different populations, being higher in northwest Europeans than in southeast European populations. The map we have constructed covers 25 countries; isofrequency curves were calculated using an original method.

Recommended Citation

Lucotte, Gérard and Loirat, France (1993) "Breif Communication: A More Detailed Map of the Cystic Fibrosis Mutation DF508 Frequencies in Europe," Human Biology: Vol. 65: Iss. 3, Article 11.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol65/iss3/11