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.     

多重PCR检测CSF1PO,TPOX和TH01基因座在中国汉族中的多态性

短串联重复序列（ＳＴＲ）是由几个碱基对作为核心单位串联重复形成的一类ＤＮＡ序列,应用３个ＳＴＲ基因座在同一反应体系中进行互不干扰的多重ＰＣＲ,采用高分辨力的聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳分离、银染法显影技术,对我国汉族的ＣＳＦ１ＰＯ,ＴＰＯＸ和ＴＨ０１等３个基因座等位基因的基因频率调查,ＣＳＦ１ＲＯ基因座,观察到９个等位基因,２２个基因型;ＴＰＯＸ基因座,观察到６个等位基因,１４个基因型：ＴＨ０１基因座,观察到６个等位基因,１９个基因型。获得了满意的结果,显示了广阔的应用前景。     

曲阜地区孔姓人群17个Y-STR基因座遗传多态性分析

应用AmpFLSTR~Y-filer~(TM)PCR Amplification Kit荧光标记复合扩增试剂盒(ABI公司),对曲阜地区11 18名孔姓男性个体血样DNA进行PCR,扩增,统计分析17个Y-STR基因座的遗传学参数。实验结果显示,17个基因座除DYS385a/b基因座检出51个单倍型外,其余基因座上分别检出4~11种等位基因,等位基因频率分布在0.0009~0.8265之间。由17个基因座组成的YH单倍型系统共检出206种单倍型。根据Y-STR单倍型推断了Y-SNP单倍群,发现曲阜孔姓有3种高频单倍群:C3、Q1a1和O3,前两者有着明显的单祖先扩散结构,最可能是孔子类型。本实验通过对曲阜地区孔姓人群群体17个Y染色体短串联重复序列基因座遗传多态性的调查,记录、保存孔姓人群遗传学数据。     

Analysis of TPOX short tandem repeat locus with matrix-associated laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight-based restriction fragment mass polymorphism assay

Short tandem repeat (STR) loci are routinely analyzed by capillary electrophoresis. However, this method has several disadvantages, including long operational time, low throughput, and inaccuracy. As a result of the introduction of matrix-associated laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI–TOF) and electrospray ionization (ESI), mass spectrometry has become an alternative method for genotyping polymorphic STR loci. Here we established a restriction fragment mass polymorphism (RFMP) assay for genotyping STR locus, TPOX, by typeIIS restriction endonuclease cleavage of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplicon followed by MALDI–TOF mass spectrometry. The resulting TPOX genotypes from this assay were in good agreement with the results from direct DNA sequencing and GeneScan assays. Our results showed that the RFMP assay is an accurate and high-throughput method for analyzing long DNA fragments such as STR markers. Further research with multiple STR loci may allow this assay to be used for diverse applications such as forensics, paternity tests, and detection of genetic disorders.     

湖南省汉族人群15个STR基因座多态性分析

应用美国AmpFISTR Indentifiler荧光标记复合扩增试剂盒,结合PE9700型PCR仪和美国ABI公司310型遗传分析仪,对湖南汉族人群D8S1179、D21S11、D7S820、CSF1PO、D3S1358、TH01、D13S317、D16S539、D2S1338、D19S433、vWA、TPOX、D18S51、D5S818和FGA共15个STR基因座进行多态性调查分析．结果显示15个STR基因座的基因型分布符合Hardy．Weinberg平衡。其杂合度（H）介于0．593～0．900,多态信息含量（PIC）介于O．54～0．85,个体识别力（DP）介于0．780～0．963,非父排除率（PE）介于0．282～0．785,累计个体识别力为（1～1．6×10^-17）〉0．99999999。累计非父排除率为0．9999995．证明15个STR基因座在湖南省汉族人群中具有较高的多态性。可应用于该地区群体学研究、法医学个体识别和亲权鉴定等．     

陕西省汉族人群11号染色体10个STR基因座的遗传多态性研究

为了分析陕西汉族人群中11号染色体上10个短串联重复序列(short tandem repeat, STR)基因座的多态性,采用荧光标记基因扫描方法,对11号染色体上的D11S1760、D11S4102、D11S4116、D11S4207、D11S4162、D11S914、D11S4127、D11S917、D11S4146和^D11S915基因座的遗传多态性进行分析。结果显示：D11S1760、D11S4102、D11S4116、D11S4207、D11S4162、D11S914、D11S4127、D11S917、D11S4146和D11S915基因座分别检出17、11、15、11、4、6、7、12、11和13个等位基因,41、18、36、30、8、10、16、30、29和32个基因型,等位基因型符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡（P>0.05）。其杂合度分别为86.72%、67.95%、83.90%、85.96%、58.18%、57.63%、72.60%、72.73%、77.87%和86.40%,表明11号染色体上的这10个STR基因座在汉族人群中有较好的多态性,是理想的遗传标记物。     

An evaluation of the International Society for Animal Genetics recommended parentage and identification panel for the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica)

In this study, the International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG) recommended panel for the identification of the domestic pigeon (Columba livia domestica) is characterized based on commonly used statistical parameters. The marker panel is based on 16 short tandem repeat (STR) loci (PIGN15, PIGN10, PIGN57, PIGN26, CliμD16, CliμD19, PIGN12, CliμD17, CliμT17, PIGN04, CliμD01, CliμD11, CliμD35, CliμT02, CliμT13, CliμT43). The alleles of the 16 loci consist of a mixture of tri‐, tetra‐, penta‐ and hexameric repeat patterns. A sex determination marker was included in the multiplex for quality control. The repeat sequence of the PIGN markers was previously unpublished and therefore sequenced to reveal the sequence pattern. In total, 1421 pigeons were genotyped on 16 STR loci to generate allele frequency data for each locus. For all 16 markers combined, a PE1 (combined non‐exclusion probability, first parent) of 0.9986 and PE2 (combined non‐exclusion probability, second parent) of >0.9999 was observed. Comparing the alleged father and mother, a PE value of >0.9999 was observed. Two of the markers, CliμD19 and PIGN12, were found to have relatively high Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium and F(null) values. Therefore these markers may be considered to be replaced by other STRs. Another point of discussion may be to add a gender identification marker to the recommended ISAG panel. Not only can this serve as an extra identification marker, but this can also confirm the sex of a sample, because it is challenging to determine the sex based on phenotypical characteristics, especially for chicks. In conclusion, the set of 16 STR markers can be used in routine parentage verification and the identification of individuals.     

PCR analysis of four length-polymorphic loci in Korean population for genotyping

On human chromosomes, a short sequence of DNA is known to repeat a number of times. These repeats are called variable number of tandem repeat (VNTR) or short tandem repeat (STR) which has a short repeat core. VNTR and STR are used in the field of forensic science, evolution, and anthropology. In this work, we examined allele frequencies of one VNTR (YNZ22) and three STRs (NeuR, D21S11, Humth01) in a Korean population sample by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) followed by high-resolution polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE) with silver stain. Subsequently, the polymorphism information content (PIC) was calculated: the highest PIC was observed in the NeuR locus (0.95680) and lowest in the Humth01 locus (0.75809).     

贵州地区汉族人群THO1、TPOX、CSF1PO基因座的遗传多态性

为了解贵州地区汉族群体中THO1、TPOX、CSF1PO基因座的遗传多态性,获得这3个基因座的群体遗传学数据和法医学相关数据。采自贵州地区汉族无关个体的110份EDTA抗凝血样用Chelex法提取DNA,应用PCR复合扩增技术扩增样本后,聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳分型。对3个STR基因座的等位基因频率进行了调查分析,并与其他汉族人群的等位基因频率进行了比较。在贵州汉族群体中,3个基因座的基因型分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡。3个STR基因座总个体识别率为0.9986,累积非父排除率为0.832。表明这3个基因座在法医学个体识别及亲子鉴定中是很有价值的遗传标记系统。 Abstract:To understand the genetic polymorphism at THO1,TPOX,CSF1PO STR loci for Han population in Guizhou Province,and construct a preliminary database,EDTA-blood specimens were collected from the 110 unrelated individuals in Han population from Guizhou.The DNA samples were extracted with Chelex method and amplified by multiplex polymerase chain reaction.The PAGE was used to type the PCR products.The allele frequencies were compared with other Han populations.The genotype distributions of THO1,TPOX and CSF1PO were in accordance with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.The combined PD and PE were 0.9986 and 0.832 respectively.All of the three loci in this study provide useful marker for forensic paternity test and individual identification.     

9号染色体10个STR基因座的遗传制图

运用小规模实验初步探讨了以中国人群为基础的遗传图绘制工作的必要性。18个无关汉族3代家系共131份血样采自甘肃省白银地区,常规PCR扩增9号染色体的10个STR基因座,采用非变性聚丙烯酰凝胶电泳分析。PCR产物经克隆测序确定核心序列重复次数,采用标准命名法命名各等位基因,用POPGENE软件包计算各基因座等位基因频率,并进行Hardy-Weiberg平衡检验,用Linkage软件包进行各基因座之间连锁关系分析。根据连锁分析结果绘制了中国人群由10个STR基因座构成的9号染色体遗传图。基于中国人群体的9号染色体10个STR连分析锁分析结果与GDB检索结果之间存在较显著的差异,这种差异同时表现在个别基因座之间和0号染色体遗传图总长度上。男、女遗传结果之间在较显著的差异,这种差异同时表现在个别基因之间和9号染色体总长度上。男、女遗传图总长度为129．21cM和178．4cM,均大高加索入。说明了在运用GDB数据之前,有必要根据实验群体进行基因座的初步评估,并且有必要对基于中国人群体的遗传图进行进一步的研究。     

陕西汉族人群12号染色体上7个STR基因座的遗传多态性分析

分析了中国汉族人群中12号染色体上7个短串联重复序列（short tandem repeat,STR）基因座的多态性。 采用荧光标记基因扫描对12号染色体上D12S1718、D12S1675、D12S358、D12S367、D12S1638、D12S1646和D12S1682基因座在80名陕西咸阳、榆林汉族人中的遗传多态性进行分析。结果在中国汉族人群中, D12S1718、D12S1675、D12S358、D12S367、D12S1638、D12S1646和D12S1682基因座分别检出7、10、8、8、6、9和11个等位基因,10、17、18、18、14、18和26个基因型,杂合度分别为44.28％、66.10％、78.89％、77.89％、73.69％、74.55％和82.39％。表明这7个STR基因座在中国人群中有较好的多态性,其基因型分布均符合Hard－Weinberg平衡（P>0.05）。     

中国五个民族STR位点遗传多态性（2）

通过对我国汉回蒙藏维５个民族的５０个家系和５００份样本的ＳＴＲ基因扫描、基因分型和遗传结构分析,获得了ＳＴＲ基因传递方式及遗传特征的大量科学数据。研究结果表明在９个ＳＴＲ位点上汉族有６０种ＳＴＲ等位基因,１４９种基因型;回族有６３种ＳＴＲ等位基因,１４４种基因型;蒙古族有６９种ＳＴＲ等位基因,１７３种基因型;藏族有７７种等位基因,１６８种基因型;维吾尔族有７０种ＳＴＲ等位基因,１４８种基因型。中国     

新疆4个民族STR基因座遗传多态性研究

对新疆维吾尔放族,锡伯族,乌孜别克族,柯尔克孜族4个民族的400份样本和40个家系进行STR基因扫描,基因分型和遗传结构分析。获得了4个民族STR遗传特征及遗传方式等的科学数据。结果为9个STR基因座上维吾尔族有66种STR等位基因,148种基因型;锡伯族有72种STR等位基因,163种基因型;乌孜别克族有65种TSR等位基因,168种基因型;柯尔克孜族有71种STR等位基因,191种基因型,用新疆4个民族的数据和汉族人群,美国高加索人群,美国黑人相比较发现,中国民族遗传特征数据之间差异不显著,而和国外民族相比差异显著,进一步证明中华民族是一个不可分割的大家庭。     

Genetic analysis of 15 STR loci in Chinese Han population from West China

Allele frequencies for 15 short tandem repeat （STR） loci （D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820, CSFIPO, D3S1358, TH01, D13S317, D16S539, D2S1338, D19S433, vWA, TPOX, D18S51, D5S818, and FGA） were obtained from 7,636 unrelated individuals of Chinese Han population living in Qinghai and Chongqing, China. Totally 206 alleles were observed, with the corresponding allele frequencies ranging from 0.0001-0.4982. Chi-square test showed that all of the STR loci agreed with the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. We also compared our data with previously published population data of other ethnics or areas. The results are valuable for human identification and paternity testing in Chinese Han population.     

Population genetics of short tandem repeat (STR) loci

To investigate the population genetics of short tandem repeat (STR) polymorphisms in human populations, we have studied the allele frequency distributions of four STR loci (HUMTH01, HUMVWA31, HUMF13A1 and HUMFES) in 16 different population surveys which can be categorised within three broadly defined ethnic groups: Caucasian, Asian (Indian subcontinent), and African (Afro-Caribbean and US black). We have observed that allele frequency distributions of populations within ethnic groups are similar; consequently, genetic distances are an order of magnitude lower than between ethnic groups. Inbreeding coefficients (F-statistics) and calculations of the number of mean heterozygous loci per individual, along with estimates of variance, did not suggest that the populations were substructured. This included a study of an immigrant Asian population known to comprise at least three different sub-groups. Finally, an indication of the discriminating power is given by calculation of likelihood ratios (LR) of each individual tested across all four loci. Approximately 70% of Caucasians give an LR of greater than 10,000; the test is even more discriminating in Afro-Caribbeans-approximately 90% of tests are greater than 10,000.Editor's commentsThe authors present data generated by the move from VNTR to STR loci for human identification. The data they present for samples within major racial groupings address some of the concerns about population substructuring discussed by Balding and Nichols in this volume.     

Application of Short Tandem Repeat markers in diagnosis of chromosomal aneuploidies and forensic DNA investigation in Pakistan

Purpose

Short Tandem Repeat (STR) genetic markers hold great potential in forensic investigations, molecular diagnostics and molecular genetics research. AmpFlSTR® Identifiler™ PCR amplification kit is a multiplex system for co-amplification of 15 STR markers used worldwide in forensic investigations. This study attempts to assess forensic validity of these STRs in Pakistani population and to investigate its applicability in quick and simultaneous diagnosis and tracing parental source of common chromosomal aneuploidies.

Methodology

Samples from 554 healthy Pakistani individuals from 5 different ethnicities were analyzed for forensic parameters using Identifiler STRs and 74 patients' samples with different aneuploidies were evaluated for diagnostic strengths of these markers.

Results

All STRs hold sufficient forensic applicability in Pakistani population with paternity index between 1.5 and 3.5, polymorphic information content from 0.63 to 0.87 and discrimination power ≥ 0.9 (except TPOX locus). Variation from Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium was observed at some loci reflecting selective breeding and intermarriages trend in Pakistan. Among aneuploidic samples, all trisomies were precisely detectable while aneuploidies involving sex chromosomes or missing chromosomes were not clearly detectable using Identifiler STRs. Parental origin of aneuploidy was traceable in 92.54% patients.

Conclusion

The studied STR markers are valuable tools for forensic application in Pakistan and utilizable for quick and simultaneous identification of some common trisomic conditions. Adding more sex chromosome specific STR markers can immensely increase the diagnostic and forensic potential of this system.     

A proposal for standardization in forensic equine DNA typing: allele nomenclature for 17 equine‐specific STR loci

In this study, a proposal is presented for the allele nomenclature of 17 polymorphic STR loci (AHT4, AHT5, ASB2, ASB17, ASB23, CA425, HMS1, HMS2, HMS3, HMS6, HMS7, HTG4, HTG6, HTG7, HTG10, LEX3 and VHL20) for equine genotyping (Equus caballus). The nomenclature is based on sequence data of the polymorphic region of the STR loci as recommended by the DNA commission of the International Society for Forensic Genetics for human DNA typing. For each STR locus, several alleles were selected and animals homozygous for those alleles were subjected to sequence analysis. The alleles of the 17 STR loci consisted either of simple (10), compound (6) or complex repeat patterns (1). Only a limited number of alleles with the same fragment size showed different repeat structures. The allele designation described here was based on the number of repeats, including all variable regions within the amplified fragment.     

A new design without control population for identification of gastric cancer-related allele combinations based on interaction of genes

Objective

The purpose of this study was to develop a novel approach without control population to examine the relationship between the presence of specific allele combinations at different loci with the onset of gastric cancer.

Methods

DNA samples were collected from patients with gastric cancer. Alleles from short tandem repeat loci were determined using the STR Profiler Plus PCR amplification kit (15 STR loci). The observed and expected frequencies of specific allele combinations were calculated; statistically significant allele combinations were identified by comparing the observed frequency with the expected frequency. The age at disease onset of patients carrying a specific allele combination was further analysed; allele combinations related to the gastric cancer were effectively identified from the large number of possible allele combinations by cross-validation of the 2 sets of analytical results.

Results

A total of 2209 pairwise combinations were obtained by computer counting, of which 11 pairs of genes showed significant differences between the observed and expected frequencies (p < 0.05). The p value for the cross-validation was also less than 0.05 for 2 pair of alleles (D8S1179-16 and D5S818-13; D2S1338-23 and D6S1043-11).

Conclusion

Gastric cancer onset may be associated with these allele combinations. The new methodology without control group will enable additional discoveries pertaining to the relationship between specific allele combinations at different loci and the onset of complex diseases.     

Allele frequencies of 19 autosomal STR loci in Manchu population of China with phylogenetic structure among worldwide populations

The aim of this study was to estimate the allelic frequencies of the 19 STR loci with the Goldeneye™ DNA ID system 20A kit in a sample of 150 Manchu individuals from China to be used for forensic purposes and population studies. The observed heterozygosity(HO)values of these 19 STR loci ranged from 0.600 (D3S1358) to 0.914 (D18S51), the expected (HE) ranged from 0.615 (TPOX) to 0.876 (D16S1043). The power of discrimination (PD) values were found to range from 0.793 (TPOX) to 0.950 (D16S1043) and the probability of exclusion (PE) varies between 0.291 (D3S1358) and 0.825 (D18S51 and Penta E). Among all the 19 loci, D16S1043 had the highest polymorphism (PIC = 0.860), whereas TPOX had the lowest (PIC = 0.550). For the 19 loci, the combined power of discrimination and the combined probability of exclusion are 0.9999999999999999999942 and 0.999999996777, respectively. The phylogenetic tree established among worldwide population shows different populations who say the same language usually have a close genetic relationship with each other across the three language families studied (Sino-Tibetan, Altaic and Arabic).