Population genetic study in ten endogamous groups of West Bengal, India

Anthropol Anz. 1987 Sep;45(3):239-54.

Abstract

Ten endogamous population groups of West Bengal (India)--Rabhas, Garos, Mechs, Rajbanshis, Jalia Kaibartas, Bagdis, Lodhas, Mundas, Brahmins, Vaidyas--have been typed for twelve polymorphic systems: ABO, Gm, Km, Hp, Cp, Tf, Alb, Hb, aP, EsD, AK and PGM1. The results are compared with those obtained on other Indian populations. Serological and anthropometric data, which have been included into population comparisons, reveal a considerable genetic variability of the groups under study. This variability is obviously connected with the population history of West Bengal.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Group Antigens / genetics
  • Blood Proteins / genetics
  • Consanguinity*
  • Ethnicity*
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetics, Population*
  • Humans
  • India
  • Isoenzymes / genetics

Substances

  • Blood Group Antigens
  • Blood Proteins
  • Isoenzymes