Ring D chromosome: a second case associated with anomalous haptoglobin inheritance

Science. 1967 Jun 30;156(3783):1746-8. doi: 10.1126/science.156.3783.1746.

Abstract

A second child with a ring D chromosome and anomalous inheritance of haptoglobin has been identified. Autoradiographic studies of peripheral lymphocytes from this child and of those from the previously described patient indicate that the ring in each is derived from chromosome No. 13. These findings are evidence that the locus for the haptoglobin alpha-chain is situated on one end of chromosome No. 13.

MeSH terms

  • Autoradiography
  • Blood Protein Disorders / genetics*
  • Blood Protein Electrophoresis
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Chromosome Aberrations*
  • Chromosome Disorders*
  • Chromosomes, Human, 13-15*
  • Cytogenetics
  • Genes
  • Haptoglobins* / analysis
  • Hemoglobins / analysis
  • Humans
  • Lymphocytes / cytology
  • Pedigree

Substances

  • Haptoglobins
  • Hemoglobins