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Major allele frequency

Definition
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Frequency of the more common allele; complement of MAF at bi-allelic sites.

Topics
Population genetics
Related
Minor Allele Frequency Allele Frequency Biallelic Variant

Why it matters in GWAS

Population structure, demographic history, and mating patterns affect allele frequencies, LD, relatedness, and cross-cohort portability—central to GWAS design and interpretation.

Example usage

"Downstream interpretation uses Major allele frequency to link statistical findings to biological context."

Minor Allele Frequency Allele Frequency Biallelic Variant
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References

  • Hartl DL, Clark AG. (2007). Principles of Population Genetics. Sinauer Associates.
  • Jobling MA, Hurles ME, Tyler-Smith C. (2013). Human Evolutionary Genetics. Garland Science.
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