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Genetic structure of the population of Sicily
Author(s) -
Rickards Olga,
Biondi Gianfranco,
De Stefano Gian Franco,
Vecchi Francesco,
Walter Hubert
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330870403
Subject(s) - genetic structure , population , gene pool , genetic data , geography , biology , abo blood group system , evolutionary biology , gene , genetics , genetic variation , genetic diversity , demography , sociology
Abstract Genetic heterogeneity within Sicily was investigated on the basis of ACP1, ADA, ESD, GLO1, PGD, PGM1, PGM2, SODA, ABO, and MN gene frequencies, and compared to those of other regions of Italy for which these same loci have been examined. Correspondence analysis revealed no differences within the island, at least at the provincial level, but showed genetic differentiation among Italian regions, distinctly clustering northern, central, and southern populations, respectively. These data indicate a close relationship between Sicily and southern Italy. In addition, the contribution of Middle Eastern populations to the gene pool of Sicily was evident.