Allelic frequency distribution for three VNTR markers--D6S132, D7S467, D17S26--in Rio de Janeiro population, Brazil

Forensic Sci Int. 1998 Jun 8;94(1-2):33-8. doi: 10.1016/s0379-0738(98)00028-0.

Abstract

A sample population of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, was tested for D6S132, D7S467, and D17S26 VNTR loci to determine the fixed-bin frequencies of alleles. RFLP analysis was obtained by HaeIII-digested genomic DNA. The three VNTR loci meet Hardy-Weinberg expectations, and there is no evidence for association of alleles between the VNTR loci. The frequency data can be used in forensic analysis, in paternity tests and to estimate the frequency of a DNA profile in the general Brazilian population.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Alleles*
  • Brazil
  • DNA / analysis*
  • DNA Primers / chemistry
  • Electrophoresis, Agar Gel
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Gene Frequency*
  • Genetic Markers
  • Genetics, Population*
  • Genotype
  • Humans
  • Minisatellite Repeats / genetics*
  • Observer Variation
  • Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length
  • Rural Population

Substances

  • DNA Primers
  • Genetic Markers
  • DNA