ALFRED: allele frequency database
      The ALlele FREquency Database   
ALFRED is a resource of gene frequency data on human populations
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Population Information

NameALFRED UIDPrimary LanguageLanguage Family
SicilianPO000204GCENTRAL-WESTERN AGRIGENTINOIndo-European

Synonyms:
Geographic Location1:  38.25N, 12E; 36.5N, 15.75E  

Sites typed for this population: View List
Population Samples: See Sample Information
External Resources: Ethnologue: Language Description Record     Sicily: Province/Region economic indicators- 1999 Record    Ethnologue: Country Description Record    
References: See references
Population Description: 
References:


Sample Information:

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Sample Name: Sicilian

Sample UID: SA000878X

Sample Description:This sample consists of randomly selected and unrelated healthy individuals from the province of Messina (eastern Sicily).

Number of Chromosomes: 300

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Asmundo A, Crino C. "Population study of the short tandem repeat polymorphisms HumTH01, HumvWA31, HumFESFPS and HumF13A01 in Sicily (Southern Italy)". Int J Legal Med 111:281-283. (1998) Online citation.


Sample Information:

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Sample Name: Sciacca, Agrigento Province

Sample UID: SA001931O

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Sciacca (Agrigento Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 50

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Patti, Messina Province

Sample UID: SA001939W

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Patti (Messina Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 140

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Canicatti, Agrigento Province

Sample UID: SA001932P

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Canicatti (Agrigento Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 62

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Vittoria, Ragusa Province

Sample UID: SA001933Q

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Vittoria (Ragusa Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 80

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Modica, Ragusa Province

Sample UID: SA001934R

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Modica (Ragusa Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 60

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Piazza Amer, Enna Province

Sample UID: SA001921N

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Piazza Amer (Enna Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 50

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Pantelleria, Trapani Province

Sample UID: SA001923P

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Pantelleria (Trapani Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 188

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicily

Sample UID: SA004008M

Sample Description:This sample consists of Sicilians from Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 182

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Mercier G, Diéterlen F, Lucotte G. "Population distribution of the methionine allele at the PRNP codon 129 polymorphism in Europe and the Middle East". Hum Biol. 80:181-90. (2008) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Caltanissetta

Sample UID: SA000310E

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Caltanissetta province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 218

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Trapani

Sample UID: SA000317L

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Trapani province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 302

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Avola, Siracusa Province

Sample UID: SA001927T

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Avola (Siracusa Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 62

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Noto, Siracusa Province

Sample UID: SA001928U

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Noto (Siracusa Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 32

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Acquedolci, Messina Province

Sample UID: SA001938V

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Acquedolci (Messina Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 80

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Nicosia, Enna Province

Sample UID: SA001922O

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Nicosia (Enna Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 50

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Licata, Agrigento Province

Sample UID: SA001930N

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Licata (Agrigento Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 70

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Caccamo, Palermo Province

Sample UID: SA001925R

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Caccamo (Palermo Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 58

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicily(sic)

Sample UID: SA004204K

Sample Description:This sample consists of individuals from Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 108

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Pimenoff VN, Laval G, Comas D, Palo JU, Gut I, Cann H, Excoffier L, Sajantila A. "Similarity in recombination rate and linkage disequilibrium at CYP2C and CYP2D cytochrome P450 gene regions among Europeans indicates signs of selection and no advantage of using tagSNPs in population isolates". Pharmacogenet Genomics. 22:846-857. (2012) Online citation.


Sample Information:

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Sample Name: Sicilian, Palermo

Sample UID: SA000314I

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Palermo province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 1094

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Roccalumera, Messina Province

Sample UID: SA001936T

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Roccalumera (Messina Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 88

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Salina, Isole Eolie

Sample UID: SA001941P

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Salina (an island of the Aeolian Islands) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 112

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Castellamare, Trapani Province

Sample UID: SA001924Q

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Castellamare (Trapani Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 66

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Old Sicilians

Sample UID: SA003158R

Sample Description:This sample consists of young Sicilian subjects aged between 60-90 years. All subjects were born to Sicilian parents and all participants gave informed consent for the study.

Number of Chromosomes: 360

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Chillemi R, Angius A, Persico I, Sassu A, Prodi DA, Musumeci S "Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) from Mediterranean to Sub-Saharan Areas". Online Jourmal of Biological Sciences 6:28-34. (2005)


Sample Information:

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Sample Name: Sicilian, Agrigento

Sample UID: SA000309M

Sample Description:Healthy, unrelated adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Agrigento province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 460

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Siracusa

Sample UID: SA000316K

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Siracusa province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 688

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Messina

Sample UID: SA000313H

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Messina province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 572

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Pachino, Siracusa Province

Sample UID: SA001929V

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Pachino (Siracusa Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 20

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Vulcano, Isole Eolie

Sample UID: SA001942Q

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Vulcano (an island of the Aeolian Islands) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 26

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Troina, Enna Province

Sample UID: SA001920M

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Troina (Enna Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 168

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian

Sample UID: SA003157Q

Sample Description:This sample consists of young Sicilian subjects aged between 22-58 years. All subjects were born to Sicilian parents and all participants gave informed consent for the study.

Number of Chromosomes: 388

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Chillemi R, Angius A, Persico I, Sassu A, Prodi DA, Musumeci S "Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) from Mediterranean to Sub-Saharan Areas". Online Jourmal of Biological Sciences 6:28-34. (2005)


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Sample Name: Sicily

Sample UID: SA003103H

Sample Description:This sample consists of subjects from Sicily (Italy).

Number of Chromosomes: 100

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Falchi A, Barsotelli M, Giovannoni L, Varesi L, Vona G "Prevalance of MTHFR gene polymorphisms among Meditarenean populations: a possible genetic selection from Malaria?". 554-556. (2006)


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Enna

Sample UID: SA000312G

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Enna province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 296

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Ragusa

Sample UID: SA000315J

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Ragusa province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 462

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Sicilian, Catania

Sample UID: SA000311F

Sample Description:A sample of unrelated, apparently healthy adults of both sexes whose parents were born in the Catania province of Sicily.

Number of Chromosomes: 616

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Rickards O, Martinez-Labarga C, Scano G, De Stefano GF, Biondi G, Pacaci M, Walter H. "Genetic history of the population of Sicily.". Hum. Biol. 70:699-714. (1998) Online citation.


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Sample Name: San Fratello, Messina Province

Sample UID: SA001937U

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in San Fratello (Messina Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 66

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Ali, Messina Province

Sample UID: SA001935S

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Ali (Messina Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 94

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Lipari, Isole Eolie

Sample UID: SA001940O

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Lipari (an island of the Aeolian Islands) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 90

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


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Sample Name: Ramacca, Catania Province

Sample UID: SA001926S

Sample Description:This sample consists of healthy donors living in Ramacca (Catania Province, Sicily) for at least two generations.

Number of Chromosomes: 90

Relation to Other Samples:

References:
- Sidoti A, D'Angelo R, Rinaldi C, De Luca G, Pino F, Salpietro C, Giunta DE, Saltalamacchia F, Amato A "Distribution of the mutated delta 32 allele of the CCR5 gene in a Sicilian population.". Int J Immunogenet. 32:193-198. (2005) Online citation.


1Geographic Coordinates represent two opposite corners of a rectangle encompassing the area where the population lives.This data is preliminary and changing.

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