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The distribution of haptoglobin types in Iranians (n=627) is reported.Hp 1 gene frequencies, collected from published material, among Middle East populations are given. The interpretations of noted observations are discussed.
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Farhud, D.D. Haptoglobin polymorphism in the Middle East. Jap J Human Genet 25, 203–206 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01997696
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