Genetic studies on the Asmat population (Irian-Jaya, Indonesia)

Anthropol Anz. 1987 Dec;45(4):323-9.

Abstract

The Asmat are a population of about 35,000 people living on the South-West coast of Irian-Jaya (Indonesia; New Guinea). This paper presents the results of enzyme group and serum protein group typings in a sample of Asmats living in the coastal region around Agats. Red cell enzyme polymorphisms (EaP, PGM1, 6-PGD, EsD, ADA and AK) could be typed in 154 blood samples, serum protein polymorphisms (Ge, alpha 1-AT, PLG, Tf and Hp) in 160 blood samples. The results of this study are discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Blood Proteins / genetics
  • Enzymes / genetics
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetic Markers
  • Genetics, Population*
  • Humans
  • Indonesia

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • Enzymes
  • Genetic Markers