In this review, some principal population genetic features of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) are considered. These relate to the time and the place of founder mutations' origins, the role of ancient migrations and contacts between populations in the spatial spreading of the disorder, the influence of environmental factors and cultural traditions on the rate of FMF incidence, and possible selective advantage in carriers of FMF causing gene (MEFV) mutations.
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Edmond & Lily Safra Childrens Hosp, Sheba Med Ctr, Dept Pediat A, IL-52621 Tel Hashomer, IsraelEdmond & Lily Safra Childrens Hosp, Sheba Med Ctr, Dept Pediat A, IL-52621 Tel Hashomer, Israel
Padeh, Shai
Berkun, Yackov
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Hadassah Hebrew Univ Med Ctr, Dept Pediat, Jerusalem, IsraelEdmond & Lily Safra Childrens Hosp, Sheba Med Ctr, Dept Pediat A, IL-52621 Tel Hashomer, Israel
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Hacettepe Univ, Fac Med, Dept Pediat, Pediat Nephrol & Rheumatol Unit, TR-06100 Ankara, TurkeyHacettepe Univ, Fac Med, Dept Pediat, Pediat Nephrol & Rheumatol Unit, TR-06100 Ankara, Turkey