ALPHA1-Antitrypsin phenotypes in homosexual men

Autor: Deam, David R., Byron, Keith A., Ratnaike, Sujiva, Campbell, David G., Mulhall, Brian P., Mackay, Ian R.
Zdroj: Pathology; January 1989, Vol. 21 Issue: 2 p91-92, 2p
Abstrakt: The alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) phenotype was determined by isoelectric focusing in 215 male homosexuals and compared with those in 208 male heterosexuals. The incidence of abnormal phenotypes was 16.3% in the homosexual group which was significantly different (p<0.03) than the 8.7% in the heterosexual group. There was no difference in the phenotype distribution between homosexuals who were anti-human immunodeficiency virus reactive and those who were non-reactive. It suggests that investigation into the interplay of factors associated with homosexuality could include genetic as well as psychological and social factors.
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