The Karimojong from Uganda: genetic characterization using an X-STR decaplex system

Iva Gomes, Vania Pereira, Verónica Gomes, Maria João Prata, Nádia Pinto, Angel Carracedo, António Amorim, Leonor Gusmão

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Abstract

The Karimojong, an African group from the Karamoja region of Northeast Uganda, were genetically analysed using a decaplex system for X chromosome short tandem repeats (X-STRs). A total of 255 individuals (117 males and 138 females) were genotyped for the following loci: DXS8378, DXS9898, DXS7133, GATA31E08, GATA172D05, DXS7423, DXS6809, DXS7132, DXS9902 and DXS6789. Allele frequencies and parameters for forensic evaluation were calculated for each STR. No association was found between any pairs of loci studied. DXS6789 was the most polymorphic marker in this sample, followed by DXS6809, with gene diversities of 84.79% and 83.94%, respectively. The less discriminating locus observed was DXS7133, with a gene diversity of 39.79%. High overall values of power of discrimination were obtained for female (1 in 1.8 x 10(10)) and male samples (1 in 1.6 x 10(6)), as well as high power of exclusion in father/mother/daughter trios (99.9997%), in father daughter duos (99.9862%) and in half sisters with same father (99.0331%). These results confirm the potential of this 10-plex in parentage testing and in human identification.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftForensic science international. Genetics
Vol/bind3
Udgave nummer4
Sider (fra-til)e127-8
DOI
StatusUdgivet - sep. 2009

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