Matrix γ-Carboxyglutamic Acid Protein (MGP) G-7A and T-138C Gene Polymorphisms in Indian (Mayo and Teenek) and Mestizo Populations from Mexico

Matrix γ-carboxyglutamic acid protein (MGP) genotypes (G-7A and T-138C) were determined in 266 individuals from three Mexican populations. Mexicans showed increased frequencies of the G-7A G allele and the G7-A GG genotype compared to Europeans. For the T-138C genotype, we found differences among the Mexicans. This study could help to define the significance of MGP polymorphisms as genetic markers in Amerindian populations.

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