Five types of glycophorin variants found in Southern China

摘要

These five types of GP variants were first reported in China. There were some differences in the geographical distribution of GP variants among Hunan, Hainan and Guizhou districts. MiⅢGP was Commonly found in national minorities of Li and Buyi, While the frequency of St~a GP occurrence was Considerably higher in Han ethnic group. The frequency Of GP variants in a malaria hyperendemic area of Guizhou province does not depend upon the severity of Tertian malaria morbidity.