北京地区汉族群体D1S1612和D18S535基因座的遗传多态性

采用扩增片段长度多态性（Amp-FLP）分型技术,调查中国北京地区汉族群体D1S1612、D18S535 基因座的遗传多态性,获得等位基因频率分布。结果显示, D1S1612检出9个等位基因,25种基因型, D18S535检出9个等位基因,27种基因型。两个STR基因座的杂和度（H）分别为0.779、0.887;个人识别率（Dp）分别为0.901、0.927;非父排除率（PE）分别为0.564、0.770;多态信息容量（PIC）分别为0.723、0.796,卡方检验表明两个STR 基因座基因型频率分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡 (P>0.01 )。D1S1612和D18S535 基因座均属高杂合度、高识别能力的遗传标记,可用于法庭科学亲子鉴定和个人识别。 Abstract: To investigate the genetic polymorphism of D1S1612 and D18S535 in Han population of Beijing. Amp-FLP method was used. 9 alleles, 25 genotypes were observed for D1S1612 locus; and 9 alleles and 27 genotypes for D18S535 locus. All allele frequencies, heterozygosity (H), discrimination power (Dp), exclusion of paternity probability (PE) and polymorphism information content (PIC) were calculated. The allele distributions of the two loci were conformed to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P>0.01). According to the results obtained in this study, it is suggested that both D1S1612 and D18S535 are useful genetic markers for individual identification and paternity testing in forensic science practice as well for genetic study.     

Genetic analyses in five western Mediterranean populations: variation at five tetrameric short tandem repeat loci.

A population study of the Balearic (Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Chueta) and Valencia populations was carried out using the short tandem repeat loci HUMTHO1, D4S243, HUMF13A1, D18S535, and D12S391. All the populations sampled were found to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for the five markers analyzed. Several statistical analyses showed a clear displacement of the Chueta and Ibiza populations from the other populations sampled. These results are in agreement with those obtained from the analysis of classical markers and mitochondrial DNA restriction fragment length polymorphisms, as well as with the history of these populations. A comparative study performed with other European populations using three of the five markers selected for this study (HUMTHO1, HUMF13A1, and D12S391) revealed a clear differentiation only of the Chueta population. We detected a tendency for a west-east clinal distribution in the frequency of the HUMTH01*6 allele in the European and Mediterranean area. This distribution could reflect some of the migratory events that have happened throughout that area's history. The forensic usefulness of these markers can be judged by their highly combined power of discrimination (0.999997).     

Genetic analysis of the Utah population: a comparison of STR and VNTR loci

Genetic data are reported for nine short tandem repeat (STR) loci (D3S1358, vWA, FGA, D8S1179, D21S11, D18S51, D5S818, D13S317, and D7S820) and six variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) loci (D2S44, D10S28, D4S139, D1S7, D5S110, and D17S79) in samples of Utah African Americans, European Americans, and Hispanics. Little evidence of departures from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium or gametic equilibrium was found in these populations. Because of their relatively higher mutation rates, the VNTR loci exhibited higher average heterozygosity and lower FST levels than did the STR loci. Genetic distance analysis showed congruence between the two types of systems, and a genetic distance analysis of the STR data showed that the three Utah populations are genetically similar to the same ethnic groups in other parts of the United States. In addition, this analysis showed that the African American population is the most genetically divergent, with greater similarity between the Hispanic and European American populations. This analysis demonstrates a high degree of consistency for population designations commonly used in forensic analysis.     

The spectrum of microsatellite loci on chromosomes 7 and 8 in Taiwan aboriginal populations: a comparative population genetic study

Sixteen microsatellite loci on chromosomes 7 and 8 of Han-Taiwanese and six Taiwan aboriginal populations were systematically analyzed by a high-resolution multiple-fluorescence-based polymerase chain reaction technique. Analysis of allele frequency distribution indicated the genetic divergence among these populations. Several alleles were unique to specific tribes. Only the D8S556 locus deviated from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium in all tribes. Its F_IS level, as calculated with the Nei method, was also higher and more homozygous than expected. Therefore, with the exception of D8S556, these variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) loci are suitable genetic markers for forensic and paternal testing. The F_ST level, as the proportion of the total variation among these tribes, ranged from 1.4% at the D7S484 locus to 6.8% at the D7S550 locus. The average F_ST was 3.9%, suggesting that there were substantial variations among these populations. The genetic identity analysis and the genetic distance analysis reached the same conclusions, viz., that the Ami and the Paiwan tribes were genetically close to each other, that the Atayal tribe was relatively unique compared with other tribes, and that the Saisiat tribe was relatively close to the Han-Taiwanese. A dendrogram for these tribes was further constructed by the UPGMA method. These VNTR data not only facilitate forensic and paternity testing, but also provide anthropometric information for further elucidating the relationship of Taiwan populations to the Austronesian family. Received: 12 August 1998 / Accepted: 30 January 1999     

Genetic diversity of 15 STR loci in a population of Montenegro

Genetic diversity and forensic parameters based on 15AmpFlSTR Identifiler short tandem repeat (STR) loci (D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820, CSF1PO, D3S1358, TH01, D13S317, D16S539, D2S1338, D19S433, vWA, TPOX, D18S51, D5S818 and FGA) were evaluated in a sample of 101 unrelated, autochthonous adults from Montenegro. After applying Bonferroni correction, the agreement with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (HWE) was confirmed for all loci with the exception of D5S818 (chi2 test) and D21S11 (exact test). The combined power of discrimination (PD) and the combined power of exclusion (PE) for the 15 studied loci were 0.9999999999999999844 and 0.99999382, respectively. According to measures of within-population genetic diversity, D2S1338, D18S51 and FGA may be considered as the most variable and most informative markers for forensic testing and population genetic analyses out of the 15 analysed loci in a population of Montenegro. D5S818 showed to be the least variable and together with TPOX, the least informative. Interpopulation comparisons were carried out and levels of genetic differentiation between population of Montenegro and five South-eastern European populations (Kosovo Albanians, Serbians from Vojvodina province, Macedonians, Bosnians and Croatians) were evaluated. The most differentiated population in relation to Montenegro is a population of Kosovo Albanians as suggested by both AMOVA and coefficients of genetic differentiation (F(ST) and R(ST)).     

D1S80 single-locus discrimination among African populations

The highly polymorphic D1S80 locus has no known genetic function. However, this variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) locus has been highly valuable in forensic identification. In this study we report the allele and genotype frequencies of five African populations (Benin, Cameroon, Egypt, Kenya, and Rwanda), which can be used as databases to help characterize populations and identify individuals. The allele frequencies were used to infer genetic associations through phylogenetic, principal component, and G test statistical analyses. Compliance with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium expectations was determined as were F(ST) estimates, theta p values, and power of discrimination assessment for each population. Our analyses of 28 additional populations demonstrate that the D1S80 locus alone can be used to discriminate geographic and ethnic groups. We have generated databases useful for human identification and phylogenetic studies.     

Genetic diversity of 15 autosomal short tandem repeats loci using the AmpFLSTR? Identifiler? kit in a Bhil Tribe Population from Gujarat state,India

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The genetic diversity and forensic parameters based on 15 autosomal short tandem repeats (STR) loci; D8S1179,D21S11, D7S820, CSF1PO, D3S1358, TH01, D13S317,D16S539, D2S1338, D19S433, vWA, TPOX, D18S51,D5S818, and FGA in AmpFLSTR® Identifiler™ kit from Applied Biosystems, Foster City, CA, USA were evaluated in saliva samples of 297 unrelated individuals from the Bhil Tribe population of Gujarat state, India to study genetic diversities and relatedness of this population with other national and international populations.

RESULTS:

Statistical analysis of the data revealed all loci were within Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium expectations with the exception of the locus vWA (0.019) and locus D18S51 (0.016). The neighbour joining phylogeny tree and Principal Co-ordinate Analysis plot constructed based on Fst distances from autosomal STRs allele frequencies of the present study and other national as well as international populations show clustering of all the South Asian populations in one branch of the tree, while Middle Eastern and African populations cluster in a separate branch.

CONCLUSION:

Our findings reveal strong genetic affinities seen between the Indo-European (IE) speaking Bhil Tribe of Gujarat and Dravidian groups of South India.     

Variation of 15 autosomal microsatellite DNA loci in the Russian population

The allele frequencies of 15 autosomal STR loci (D3S1358, vWA, FGA, TH01, TPOX, CSF1PO, D5S818, D13S317, D7S820, D16S539, D2S1338, D8S1179, D21S11, D18S51, and D19S433) used in forensic medicine were determined for the Russian population of European Russia (N = 176). The power of discrimination (PD) and power of exclusion (PE) of the system of the 15 STR loci were 0.999 999 999 999 999 986 and 0.999 999 331 310 171 000, respectively. The allele and genotype frequency distributions in the Russian population corresponded to the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The D2S1338, D18S51, D21S11, and FGA loci were identified as the most informative markers for the Russian population and proposed as a reference for forensic studies in the Russian Federation.     

Polymorphism profile of nine short tandem repeat Loci in the Han chinese

Nine short tandem repeat (STR) markers (D3S1358, VWA, FGA, THO1, TPOX, CSFIPO, D5S818, D13S317, and D7S820) and a sex-identification marker (Amel-ogenin locus) were amplified with multiplex PCR and were genotyped with a four-color fluorescence method in samples from 174 unrelated Han individuals in North China. The allele frequencies, genotype frequencies, heterozygosity, probability of discrimination powers, probability of paternity exclusion and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium expectations were determined. The results demonstrated that the genotypes at all these STR loci in Han population conform to Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium expectations. The combined discrimination power (DP) was 1.05×10-10 within nine STR loci analyzed and the probability of paternity exclusion (EPP) was 0.9998. The results indicate that these nine STR loci and the Amelo-genin locus are useful markers for human identification, paternity and maternity testing and sex determination in forensic sciences.     

DYS19 and DYS199 loci in a Chilean population of mixed ancestry

The current Chilean population originated from admixture between aboriginal populations (Amerindians) and Spanish conquerors of European origin. Consequently, the unions that gave rise to the Chilean population were chiefly between Spanish males and aboriginal females, and not the converse. To test the hypothesis that the Y chromosome of the Chilean population is mainly of Spanish origin, while the other chromosomes are from mixed (European and aboriginal) origin, we studied the DYS19 and DYS199 loci in two samples. One sample was obtained from a high socioeconomic stratum, while a second sample was from a low stratum. We studied male blood donors (N = 187) from Santiago, the capital of the country. Subjects were typed for the autosomal ABO and Rh (locus D) blood groups, and for the Y-linked DYS19 and the DYS199 loci, reported as Y-chromosome haplotypes. The aboriginal admixture was estimated for each genetic marker. The percentage of aboriginal admixture was 38.17% for the ABO system and 31.28% for the Rh system in the low socioeconomic stratum and 19.22% and 22.5%, respectively, in the high stratum. Y-chromosome haplotype frequencies constructed from the DYS19 and DYS199 loci demonstrated that the main haplotypes were DYS19*14/DYS199 C, as is often the case with many European populations, and DYS19*13/DYS199 C. The aboriginal admixture from Y-haplotype frequencies was estimated to be 15.83% in the low socioeconomic stratum and 6.91% in the high stratum. These values are lower than the values found using autosomal genetic markers, and are consistent with the historical background of the population studied. This study highlights the population genetic consequences of the asymmetric pattern of genome admixture between two ancestral populations (European and Amerindian).     

PCR amplification of alleles at the DIS80 locus: comparison of a Finnish and a North American Caucasian population sample, and forensic casework evaluation.

Allele and genotype frequencies for the highly polymorphic D1S80 locus were determined in a Finnish population sample by using PCR followed by high-resolution PAGE and silver staining, a procedure called the amplified-fragment-length polymorphism (Amp-FLP) technique. In 140 unrelated Finnish individuals 15 alleles and 43 phenotypes were observed. The D1S80 locus demonstrated a heterozygosity of .77, and the power of discrimination was .92 in this sample representing a genetically isolated Finnish population. The distribution of observed genotypes conformed to Hardy-Weinberg expectations. In 36 mother-child pairs Mendelian inheritance for the alleles at the D1S80 locus could be demonstrated in all cases, and no mutations were observed. The usefulness of the D1S80 locus for forensic casework was assessed by using Amp-FLP analysis of the D1S80 locus in 36 forensic cases including 18 rapes, 14 homicides, and 4 other violent crimes. In most cases valuable information was obtained using the Amp-FLP technique, and in no case was there indication of either false-positive or false-negative results.     

Estimating European admixture in African Americans by using microsatellites and a microsatellite haplotype (CD4/Alu)

We have analyzed 10 unlinked microsatellites and a linked Alu deletion polymorphism at the CD4 locus in an African American population sample from Chicago (USA). Heterozygosity estimates at the microsatellite loci range from 0.727±0.025 (D3S1358) to 0.873±0.017 (D18S51), with an average of 0.794±0.016. These values are comparable to or higher than those reported for Europeans, with only one exception (D3S1358). The CD4/Alu haplotypic diversity (0.887±0.012) is comparable to diversity levels observed in sub-Saharan African populations and is higher than the diversity levels reported in European populations. No consistent pattern of within, between, or multi-locus deviations from Hardy-Weinberg expectations is observed, suggesting a low sub-heterogeneity within the sampled population. We have applied a maximum likelihood method and estimated the proportion of European admixture to the African American gene pool to be 0.26±0.02. The narrow confidence interval indicates that allele frequency data from multiple microsatellite loci, whether analyzed independently or as haplotypes, are particularly useful for estimating genetic admixture. Received: 9 September 1998 / Accepted: 3 November 1998     

Placental enzyme polymorphisms in Canadian populations.

Phenotype distributions and allele frequencies of adenylate kinase and esterase D were determined for four Canadian populations. In two population samples from south-western Ontario, allele frequencies at both loci were similar to those of European populations. In two northern, indigenous populations, the allele AK2 was not detected. There was variation at the EsD locus with EsD2 having a frequency of 0.176 in an Indian population, and 0.156 in an Eskimo population.     

西藏藏族人群15个短串联重复序列基因座的遗传多态性

利用多重PCR五色荧光(6FAM、VIC、NED、PET、LIZ)自动化检测技术检测西藏自治区藏族人群D8S1179、D21S11、D7S820、CSF1PO、D3S1358、TH01、D13S317、D16S539、D2S1338、D19S433、VWA、TPOX、D18S51、D5S818及FGA共15个STR基因座遗传多态性, 获得15个STR基因座的群体遗传学数据。结果显示：15个STR基因座的基因型分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡。15个STR基因座的个体鉴别力 (Discrimination power, DP)在0.7555~0.9602之间, 杂合度 (Heterozygosity, H)在0.5651~0.8530之间, 多态性信息含量 (Polymorphism information content, PIC)在0.5528~0.8456之间, 非父排除率(Probability of paternity exclusion, EPP)在0.3811~0.8549之间, 累积个体鉴别力为0.999999999, 累积非父排除率为0.999999998。15个短串联重复序列基因座适合作为西藏藏族人群的遗传标记, 用于人类学、疾病连锁分析、法医学亲子鉴定和个体识别等领域的研究。     

中国朝鲜族9个STR基因座遗传多态性研究

为丰富中华民族基因数据库,获取中国吉林省特有少数民族--朝鲜族D3S1358、vWA、FGA、TH01、TPOX、CSF1PO、D5S818、D13S317、D7S820等9个STR基因座的群体遗传数据。采用四色荧光标记STR基因扫描技术,检测91个无关个体血液样本。结果共检出81种等位基因,其基因频率分布在0.0055~0.4615之间;共检出196种基因型,其基因型频率分布在0.0110~0.9890之间。9个STR基因座基因型频率观察值与期望值均符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡定律（P＞0.05）。9个基因座的多态信息量PIC（polymorphic information content）分布于0.6863~0.8807之间,杂合度H（heterozygosity）分布于0.6919~0.8809之间,个体识别力DP（discrimination power）分布于0.8301~0.9670之间,非父排除率PPE（probability of paternity exclusion）分布于0.8590~0.9942之间。研究结果可应用于人类群体遗传学及法医学研究等领域。 Genetic Polymorphism of 9 STR loci in Chaoxian National Minority of China GAO Ya1,JIN Tian-bo1,LAI Jiang-hua1,CHEN Teng1,ZHENG Hai-bo1,ZHU Bo-feng1,HU Song-nian2,WANG Jian2,LI Sheng-bin1 1.Forensic Laboratory of Ministry of Health of Xi'an Jiaotong University,710061,Xi'an China; 2.Beijing Huada Genomics Institute( Beijing Airport Industrial Zone B-6),101300,Beijing,China Abstract:In order to enrich the Chinese genetic database,nine polymorphic loci of STR,such as D3S1358,vWA,FGA,TH01,TPOX,CSF1PO,D5S818,D13S317 and D7S820 were studied.Based on STR gene scan marked by fluorescence,91 unrelated Chinese Chaoxian individuals were observed.81 alleles and 196 genotypes were found.The corresponding gene frequency and genotype frequency were 0.0055~0.4615 and 0.0110~0.9890 respectively.The genogypes frequency of nine STR loci was good with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium（P＞0.05）.The statistical analysis of nine STR loci showed the following：PIC（polymorphic information content）≥0.6863,H（heterozygosity）≥0.6919,DP（discrimination power）≥0.8301,EPP（probability of paternity exclusion）≥0.8590.The data studied can be used in Chinese population genetic studies and forensic medicine applications. Key words：Chaoxian groups of China;STRs;gene scan;genetic polymorphism     

Genetic structure of the Sardinian population at the D1S80 VNTR locus and population diversity

We typed the Sardinian population at the D1S80 VNTR locus. Nineteen alleles were detected in a sample of 92 unrelated individuals, allele frequency distribution showing a modal pattern mostly in agreement with other Caucasoid populations. A high degree of heterozygosity (observed value=80.4%) was present. Goodness-of-fit tests demonstrated no departure from Hardy-Weinberg expectations. Data regarding heterozygosity, number of alleles and singletons appeared in accordance with the IAM mutation-drift equilibrium model and showed no evidence of hidden substructuring. Allele 34 exhibited in Sardinians the highest frequency never observed in Caucasians. Nonetheless, the comparison with other European populations did not disclose Sardinian genetic peculiarity. Indeed, measures of genetic divergence among Europeans demonstrated definitely smaller values at the D1S80 locus in comparison with those calculated over a high number of (pre-DNA) polymorphic loci. High mutation rate and selective neutrality typical of VNTRs could account for the observed moderate genetic divergence. Isolation and genetic drift, on the other hand, may have determined certain deviations in allele frequency distribution, as occurred to allele 34 in the Sardinian population.     

Developing forensic reference database by 18 autosomal STR for DNA identification in Republic of Belarus

For the Republic of Belarus, development of a forensic reference database on the basis of 18 autosomal microsatellites (STR) using a population dataset (N = 1040), “familial” genotypic dataset (N = 2550) obtained from expertise performance of paternity testing, and a dataset of genotypes from a criminal registration database (N = 8756) is described. Population samples studied consist of 80% ethnic Belarusians and 20% individuals of other nationality or of mixed origin (by questionnaire data). Genotypes of 12346 inhabitants of the Republic of Belarus from 118 regional samples studied by 18 autosomal microsatellites are included in the sample: 16 tetranucleotide STR (D2S1338, TPOX, D3S1358, CSF1PO, D5S818, D8S1179, D7S820, THO1, vWA, D13S317, D16S539, D18S51, D19S433, D21S11, F13B, and FGA) and two pentanucleotide STR (Penta D and Penta E). The samples studied are in Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium according to distribution of genotypes by 18 STR. Significant differences were not detected between discrete populations or between samples from various historical ethnographic regions of the Republic of Belarus (Western and Eastern Polesie, Podneprovye, Ponemanye, Poozerye, and Center), which indicates the absence of prominent genetic differentiation. Statistically significant differences between the studied genotypic datasets also were not detected, which made it possible to combine the datasets and consider the total sample as a unified forensic reference database for 18 “criminalistic” STR loci. Differences between reference database of the Republic of Belarus and Russians and Ukrainians by the distribution of the range of autosomal STR also were not detected, corresponding to a close genetic relationship of the three Eastern Slavic nations mediated by common origin and intense mutual migrations. Significant differences by separate STR loci between the reference database of Republic of Belarus and populations of Southern and Western Slavs were observed. The necessity of using original reference database for support of forensic expertise practice in the Republic of Belarus was demonstrated.     

Variability at 15 autosomal microsatellite DNA loci in Russian population

The paper presents allele frequencies at 15 STR loci (D3S1358, vWA, FGA, TH01, TPOX, CSFIPO, D5S818, D13S317, D7S820, D16S539, D2Sl338, D8S1179, D21S1l, D18S51, D19S433), used in forensic medicine, in Russian sample (n = 176) representing population of the European part of the Russian Federation. The combined power of discrimination (PD) and the combined power of exclusion (PE) for the 15 STR loci were 0.999 999 999 999 999 986 and 0.999 999 331 310 171 000, respectively. The data obtained for allele and genotype frequencies conformed to Hardy-Weinberg expectations. According to the presented data, loci D2S1338, D18S51, D21Sll and FGA are the most informative markers for Russians. The data obtained may be used as reference database for forensic medicine laboratories in Russian Federation.     

秦巴山区汉族人群DXS8027基因座的多态性分布研究

为了解秦巴山区汉族人群的DXS8027微卫星序列的遗传多态性,获得该基因位点的群体遗传学数据.采集秦巴山区汉族人群无关个体静脉血样550份,EDTA抗凝,用酚一氯仿法抽提基因组DNA,PCR扩增目的片段,8%非变性聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳,0.1%硝酸银(AgNO3)染色分型.结果,在秦巴山区人群中共检出9种不同的DXS8027等位基因,整体人群的基因频率符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡(P＞0.05),并具有较高的杂合度(Het=0.7968).虽然男性和女性间等位基因分布不一致(χ2=30.242,P＜0.01),但在不同地域同性别人群间、不同地域的全体研究人群间无差异(χ2=4.703,P＞0.05;χ2=14.952,P＞0.05;χ2=15.2,P＞0.05);比较秦巴山区和欧洲人群的DXS8027等位基因,发现两者之间存在极显著差异(χ2=37.572,P＜0.01).这些结果为进一步研究该位点在不同人群中的分布提供了基础数据.     

用毛细管电泳技术对北京汉族人群9个STR基因座遗传多态性的研究

为对北京汉族D3S1358、vWA、FGA、D8S1179、D21S11、D18S51、D5S818、D13S317及D7S820等9个STR基因座的遗传多态性进行群体遗传学研究,利用荧光标记复合扩增及毛细管电泳自动荧光检测的方法,对236名无关个体获得9个STR基因座等位基因的分布频率,结果均符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡.计算了各基因座的杂合度（H）、个人识别能力（DP）、偶合率（PM）、非父排除率（EPP）和多态性信息总量（PIC）等群体遗传学数据.结果表明,这9个STR基因座多态性好,灵敏度高,可用于人类遗传分析及法医学中的亲子鉴定和个人识别.