Linkage analyses of multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN-2) with 23 classical genetic polymorphisms

Hum Hered. 1986;36(1):6-11. doi: 10.1159/000153592.

Abstract

Linkage analyses were performed in a single large family with multiple endocrine neoplasia, type 2 (MEN-2) between 23 classical genetic polymorphisms and MEN-2. We exclude close linkage of the locus for MEN-2 with ABO, ACP1, BF, ESD, Fy, GALT, GLO1, Jk, MNSs, P, PGM1, Rh and TF, as well as absolute linkage with GPT. These results raise to about 6% the proportion of the genome that has been excluded in this one family. Somewhat positive lod scores were obtained for GC (0.92 at theta = 0), GPT (0.73 at theta = 0.1) and HP (1.49 at theta = 0.05); although not statistically significant, these findings suggest regions of the genome that warrant additional study.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genes, Dominant
  • Genetic Linkage*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Phenotype
  • Polymorphism, Genetic*