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SINCE the discovery by Smithies1 of the polymorphic character of haptoglobins a widespread interest has arisen in the distribution of haptoglobin, types among various ethnic groups. In this connexion Easter Island natives, who represent a maritime isolate in Eastern Polynesia, 2,000 miles from the coast of South America, are of particular interest.
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NAGEL, R., ETCHEVERRY, R. & GUZMAN, C. Haptoglobin Types in Inhabitants of Easter Island. Nature 201, 216–217 (1964). https://doi.org/10.1038/201216b0
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