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E Sunderland

Publications and source records attributed to E Sunderland.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1991

Marital mobility within Shahrestan Nowshahr, northern Iran.

Birth localities of spouses from two generations are examined, to assess the extent to which the observed patterns of marital mobility link the spatially separated and kin-structured sub-populations within the 'shah-restan' of Nowshahr. The results indicate localised marriages and short range movements from the village of birth in both generations. Temporal increase in the range of movement indicates the breaking down of isolation, thus providing greater possibilities for admixture and genetic homogeneity.

Gene Pool↗
PubMed1989

Serum proteins and erythrocyte enzymes of populations in Iran.

The genetic polymorphisms of nine biochemical genetic markers were investigated in four populations (Turks, Kurds, Tehranis and Kermanis) living in the north-east and south-east regions of Iran. Only one of the nine loci studied (acid phosphatase) showed significant gene frequency differences and for the C3 system the F allele frequencies in these populations were the lowest ever reported from Iran.

Blood Proteins↗
PubMed1984

A dermatoglyphic study of the Gurungs, Mangars and Kirantis of Nepal.

Finger and palm prints were collected from 306 Nepalese males belonging to the Kiranti, Gurung and Mangar tribes of Nepal. The dermatoglyphic characteristics show affinities with other Asiatic Mongoloid populations especially those residing in the southern Himalayas.

Asian People↗
PubMed1984

Genetic polymorphisms in the Kuwaiti Arabs.

Blood samples were collected from 162 Kuwaiti Arabs. These samples were typed for the ABO, MNSs, Rh, Kell and Duffy blood group systems, serum protein haptoglobins, the red cell isoenzymes acid phosphatase, phosphoglucomutase (locus 1), adenylate kinase, 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase, and the lactate and malate dehydrogenase variants. Comparisons were made with serological findings for other Arab populations in the Arabian peninsula.

Blood Group Antigens↗
PubMed1983

ABO, MNSs and rhesus blood groups in bladder cancer.

Data are presented on a group of cases of primary carcinoma of the bladder detailing their ABO, MNSs and rhesus blood antigenic phenotypes. Differences, either between all cases and controls or between particular stages of presentation and controls, have been found in the ABO red cell system as well as the MNSs red cell system. In the case of the ABO system an excess of the A gene is present but detailed study shows this to be only in patients with T1 and T2 tumours. No excess was seen in patients with carcinoma in situ or T3 or T4 stage disease. The S gene of the MNSs system is also in excess in cases of bladder cancer.

ABO Blood-Group System↗
PubMed1983

Ten genetic polymorphisms in bladder cancer.

Data are presented on a group of cases of primary carcinoma of the bladder, detailing red cell surface blood group antigenic phenotypes, serum haptoglobin phenotypes, and some red cell isoenzyme phenotypes. Account is taken of the stage of the disease at presentation. The results are compared with corresponding phenotype frequencies in groups of presumed healthy persons originating either in Yorkshire or County Durham. Differences in relative incidences were found in the haptoglobin, phosphoglucomutase (PGM), and some other systems. These are both differences between all cases and controls and between particular stages at presentation and controls.

Acid Phosphatase↗
PubMed1983

Blood groups, haptoglobins and red cell isoenzymes of the Jat Sikhs of Ludhiana District, Panjab, India.

Blood samples from 156 Jat Sikhs were examined for the ABO, MNS, Rhesus, Duffy and Kell blood groups. Serum and lysate samples were prepared and electrophoretically tested for haptoglobin, esterase D, adenylate kinase, phosphoglucomutase and the acid phosphatase systems. Comparisons were made with other populations of the Indian sub-continent and of contiguous regions.

Blood Group Antigens↗
PubMed1982

ABH secretion in Northumberland, England.

The frequency of ABH non-secretory (29.2%) in a sample of 1,752 school-children resident in Northumberland is very similar to those reported in neighbouring populations. Allocation of individuals among four regions of Northumberland on the basis of residence and birthplace revealed no overall heterogeneity. However, those born in the south-east region exhibited a significantly (p less than 0.05) higher frequency of non-secretors than those born elsewhere. This suggests that ABH secretion can be added to the list of polymorphisms including ABO, Hp phenylthiocarbamide tasting and skin colour that distinguish the population of south-east Northumberland from the rest of the county.

ABO Blood-Group System↗
PubMed1979

Impeded cerebellar development and reduced serum thyroxine levels associated with fetal alcohol intoxication.

Pregnant albino rats were placed on a complete liquid diet (Ensure) containing either 9% ethanol or an isocaloric amount of sucrose between the third and twentieth day of gestation. The pups born to these rats were sacrificed either day 11 or day 14 postnatum and morphometrical, histological and biochemical analyses were done on their cerebellums and cerebrums. Pups that were exposed to ethanol in utero had significantly smaller body weights, cerebrums and cerebellums than pair-fed controls. The cerebellar mass was reduced by 10% and the cerebral weight by 3% in the pups exposed to alcohol when body weights were normalized to that of pair-fed controls. Cerebellar aspartyl aminotransferase (EC 2.6.1.1) activity was reduced at day 11 and 14 in ethanol treated pups compared with controls. Serum T4 levels were also reduced in the ethanol treated group. Histological analyses revealed that the external granule cell (EGC) layer of ethanol treated pups was significantly thicker at 11 and 14 days postnatum than that of pair-fed control pups. Cerebellar ornithine decarboxylase (ODC, EC 4.1.1.17) activity was higher at day 11 in the ethanol treated pups than in controls. The reduced mass, AAT activity, T4 serum levels and the increased thickness of the ECG layer indicate a delayed or impeded maturation of cerebellum in ethanol treated pups. These data are considered from the viewpoint that ethanol, other drugs such as methadone and prenatal stress (malnutrition) may cause delayed cerebellar maturation by reducing serum T4 levels in the early postnatal period (day 5-14).

Alcohol Drinking↗
PubMed1979

Plasma protein and red cell enzyme groups among the Nepalese.

Nepalese blood samples were tested for two plasma proteins and seven red cell enzyme systems. Polymorphic variation was present for the haptoglobin protein system and for the acid phosphatase, phosphoglucomutase locus 1, adenylate kinase and 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase loci controlling red cell enzyme systems. Gene frequencies are compared between the eastern and western Nepalese tribes, and with the distribution pattern known in other South and South-East Asian population groups. The possible interpretations of these observations are discussed.

Acid Phosphatase↗
PubMed1978

Extraction of mitochondrial proteins by volatile anesthetics.

Heavy beef heart mitochondria were exposed to controlled concentrations of several volatile anesthetics including halothane, enflurane and chloroform. These anesthetics caused a concentration-dependent release of protein from mitochondria with maximal release occurring at 17.5% halothane and less release at lower and higher concentrations. The proteins released into the supernatants were analyzed by electrophoresis on slab gels containing a 6--20% gradient of acrylamide. The anesthetics caused the release of several polypeptides from mitochondria into the incubation medium; the major polypeptides released had molecular weights of 78 000; 48 000; 47 000; 43 000; 32 000 and 22 000. Two of these were identified by enzyme analysis and by co-electrophoresis with crystalline enzymes as the subunits of aspartate aminotransferase (43 000 daltons; EC 2.6.1.1) and malate dehydrogenase (32 000 daltons; EC 1.1.1.37). Mitochondria exposed to saturated halothane vapors were similar ultrastructurally to controls except that the halothane mitochondria appeared uncoupled. Similar results were obtained with O2 or N2 as carrier gas.

Anesthetics↗
PubMed1978

The hypothenar radial arch and parathenar loop in palmar dermal topology: sex, bimanual and regional variation in samples from the British Isles.

Consideration is given to the regular recording of parathenar distal loops (Pa) and hypothenar radial arches (Ar) in palmar dermal topology. Frequencies are given for four British populations (the North Pennine Dales, the Mid Welsh Borderland, Pembrokeshire and Ireland) and regional variation noted together with sex and bimanual differences. Both Pa and Ar occur infrequently in normal populations, generally in less than 5% of individuals, Pa significantly less than Ar. Both attributes are similar in that they are significantly more common on right than left hands and in females than males. Three out of twelve comparisons between the North Pennine Dales, Welsh Borderland and Pembrokeshire data attained formal significance, in each case in the males. The former two regions were distinguished for both Pa and Ar; the latter two for Ar. This is more than expected by chance at the 5% level.

Dermatoglyphics↗
PubMed1978

ABH secretion in the population of Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Saliva samples collected from 482 Pembrokeshire school-children were tested for secretor status. The Pembrokeshire gene frequencies agree closely with those available for other Welsh samples. Moreover, there are no statistical differences between the secretor-status frequencies reported in north and south Pembrokeshire.

Adolescent↗