ISSN:
1432-1203
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary H-Y antigen was examined in eight male patients with X polysomies, namely four patients with 47,XXY, one patient with 48,XXXY, two patients with 49,XXXXY, and one patient with the mosaic 47,XXY/49,XXXXY. In all patients the H-Y antigen titers were lower than in normal 46,XY males. However, a linear correlation between the number of additional X chromosomes and the reduction of H-Y antigen titers could not be demonstrated. Such a correlation would be expected if the gene for the repressor of H-Y antigen expression is active also on the additional X chromosomes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00274198
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