采用SNP分型方法对甲醛固定组织进行个体识别

目的通过对X染色体SNP遗传标记的检测,探讨甲醛固定组织块的DNA分型策略。方法提取甲醛固定组织块的DNA,在用SinofilerTM试剂盒、MiniFilerTM试剂盒检测未能获得分型结果的情形下,采用多重PCR和飞行质谱技术对X染色体上的51个SNP位点进行分型检测。结果对于常染色体STR、miniSTR分型失败的甲醛固定组织块,X-SNP分型获得成功。结论对于甲醛固定组织块等微量、降解的生物学检材,若常染色体STR基因座分型失败,可尝试进行SNP位点的分型,以获得更多的遗传信息。     

甲醛固定石蜡包埋组织STR分型检测

目的评估10%甲醛固定石蜡包埋组织STR分型结果的影响因素。方法采用QIAGEN法、IQ法、Chelex法对2具新鲜尸体在尸检时常规制备的心、脑、肝、脾、肾、肺、胃、肠石蜡包埋组织进行DNA提取,用AmpFlSTR Identifiler试剂盒进行PCR扩增,在3100-Avant上完成片段分析。另外对15个案例中室温保存1～5年的心、肝、肺、肠存档石蜡包埋组织共56份采用同样的方法进行STR分型。以STR基因座检出率评估分型有效性。结果各种组织DNA片段均随着保存时间延长而持续降解,其中心、肺组织STR基因座检出率与保存时间存在线性相关。相同保存时间时,各种组织基因座检出率差异有统计学意义。其中以肺组织在不同保存时间中基因座检出率最高。结论在甲醛固定时间一定的条件下,存放时间、组织类型、DNA提取方法和PCR模板质量浓度是影响石蜡包埋组织STR分型的重要因素。     

人体组织在非缓冲福尔马林固定剂中的STR检测时限

目的评估经非缓冲福尔马林固定不同时间后的人体组织STR分型有效性,了解各种人体组织在非缓冲福尔马林固定剂中可获得完全STR分型位点的时限。方法市售40%福尔马林溶液经1∶9稀释后在室温(15～20℃)下固定人体组织,不同时间后取样。以QIAamp DNA法和IQTMDNA System法提取DNA,用quantifiler humanTaqman探针法进行DNA定量,用常规16 STR位点的AmpFSTR identifiler kit和短小片段9 STR位点的AmpFSTR Min-iFiler kit进行PCR扩增,在3100遗传分析仪进行扩增DNA片段长度检测,用GeneMapper ID v3.2对STR位点检出率进行分析。结果福尔马林固定时间、组织类型以及DNA提取方法、PCR的DNA模板终浓度均影响非缓冲福尔马林固定后人体组织STR分型效能。DNA提取用QIAgen法为优,DNA模板终浓度的最佳范围在1～3ng/μL。各类型组织在非缓冲福尔马林固定剂中的降解速率有差异,肺组织的降解速率最慢,肝、肠组织最快。固定时间在4d内的组织可以获得常规STR的完整位点数;固定时间在15d内的组织可以获得miniSTR的完整位点数。结论非缓冲福尔马林固定人体组织时间是影响STR分型的最主要因素,其次组织类型、提取方法、DNA模板浓度及STR基因座的选择也是此类降解样品成功检测的关键因素。     

多个Y-STR基因座等位基因缺失分析

目的探讨多个Y-STR基因座等位基因分型缺失原因,为法医学实践提供基础数据。方法使用Yfilerplatinum试剂盒对4份样本进行Y-STR分型检测,并使用Y-pathfinder试剂盒进行复核验证,同时常染色体STR分型检测。结果 1号样本含Amel-Y在内10个基因座分型缺失,其在染色体上的位置在6.86-8.78Mb之间;2号样本在DYS385a/b等15个基因座分型缺失,其在染色体上的位置在18.63-25.93Mb;3号样本在DYS533等4个基因座分型缺失,其在染色体上的位置在16.28-17.11Mb;4号样本在DYS387S1a/b等6个基因座分型缺失,其在染色体上的位置在23.78-25.93Mb。2、3、4号样本Amel-Y等位基因分型正常。4个样本分属单倍型类群I2a,G2a,O3,L。结论 4份样本Y染色体多个等位基因缺失STR基因座紧密相连,可能系染色体片段微缺失所致;Y-STR基因座分型缺失存在多样性,在法医工作中应该引起重视。     

国产Goldeneye~(TM) 20A试剂盒性能指标验证

目的测试国产GoldeneyeTM20A试剂盒技术性能指标,评估其法医学应用能力。方法从方法学验证、准确性、峰值均衡性、灵敏度、批次间试剂及稳定性测试、耐受性、不同检材的适应性与一致性、种属特异性、混合样本等9个方面对GoldeneyeTM20A试剂盒进行测试。结果阳性DNA样本分型正确,内标和等位基因分型标准物符合要求;等位基因间的均衡性≥83%,同一荧光标记基因座间的均衡性≥55%,不同标记物间的均衡性≥52%;0.125ng DNA阳性样本可检出全部STR基因座分型,不同批次间和反复冻融后试剂盒测试可以获得正确分型,对降解检材和混有抑制剂的样本等具有一定的耐受性,能对案件中多种检材进行分型且分型结果一致,具有一定的种属特异性和混合DNA样本检测能力。结论国产GoldeneyeTM 20A试剂盒可用于法庭科学实际检案与建库。     

多套试剂盒在亲权鉴定特殊案例中的应用

目的分析山东汉族人群21个常染色体STR基因座的遗传多态性,同时对用Goldeneye~ DNA身份鉴定系统25A和20A检测存在基因突变或等位基因丢失的案例进行分析。方法用Goldeneye~ DNA身份鉴定系统25A和22NC对山东汉族人群273个无关个体的40个常染色体STR基因座进行分型,对其中21个STR基因座的遗传多态性进行分析。同时对6个存在基因突变的案例增加检测Goldeneye~ DNA身份鉴定系统22NC、20Y、17X。另外3个存在等位基因丢失的案例,用Amp FlSTR~ Identifiler~ Plus PCR扩增试剂盒验证并测序分析。结果获得山东汉族人群21个常染色体STR基因座的遗传学参数。增加到40个常染色体STR基因座:5个存在基因突变的案例可达到鉴定要求,X-STR或Y-STR分型结果一致;另外1个可能基因突变的二联体案例,共有6个基因座的基因分型在被检父找不到生物学来源,两人的Y-STR基因分型相同,说明来自同一父系,但通过常染色体分型排除父子关系。2个在D18S51基因座存在等位基因丢失的案例,经基因测序分析,在相应的引物结合区被检母和孩子存在碱基的突变或丢失;另1个被检母和孩子在D13S317基因座存在等位基因丢失的案例,通过Amp FlSTR~ Identifiler~ Plus PCR扩增试剂盒检测得到确认。结论山东汉族人群21个常染色体STR基因座有较高的遗传多态性,可用于日常的亲权鉴定案例。对部分存在基因突变的二联体案例,Goldeneye~ DNA身份鉴定系统25A无法满足鉴定要求,应适当增加常染色体STR基因座的检测个数。对于存在等位基因丢失的案例,改用不同公司的试剂盒或进行基因测序可以解决。     

AGCU免提取STR荧光检测试剂盒的验证

目的考察AGCU免提取STR荧光检测试剂盒．对保存在滤纸片或FTA卡上血液样本的直接扩增检测情况。方法使用人GCU免提取STR荧光检测试剂盒,对未经提取的滤纸片血液样本、FTA卡血液样本675份进行直接扩增和18个基因座的DNA分型,并对结果的可靠性进行研究。结果18个基因座检测结果与PP16和ID试剂盒分型结果一致,2000年数据库样本成功率92．3％,2001年数据库样本成功率92．6％,2004以后年数据样本及案件样本、亲子鉴定样本成功率在99％以上。结论AGCU试剂盒可以成功地对滤纸片、FTA卡样本的18个STR基因座进行直接扩增检测,检验结果稳定,分型准确。     

人肺癌组织19个常染色体STR及性别基因座变异分析

目的观察分析人肺癌组织19个常染色体STR及性别基因座等位基因变异情况。方法收集72例人肺癌组织和相对应的癌旁正常肺组织,采用Chelex-100法提取DNA,Golden eye 20A试剂盒进行PCR扩增,3130XL DNA遗传分析仪检测STR型别。结果 72例癌组织中有30例(41.67%),在19个常染色体STR基因座及Amel基因座上检出83次变异,其中等位基因增加11次、变更2次,杂合等位基因完全性丢失20次,部分性丢失50次。常染色体基因座检出变异次数最多为D3S1358和CSF1PO(均8次),Amel基因座检出2次变异,TPOX基因座未检出变异。杂合等位基因部分性丢失最常见,占总变异次数的60.24%,在同一肺癌组织中多个基因座可同时发生变异。结论恶性肿瘤组织较常发生等位基因变异,进行STR分析时应慎重判型。     

河北汉族人群Investigator HDplex 12个STR基因座遗传多态性

本研究对中国河北地区汉族183个健康无关个体进行12个STR基因座遗传多态性调查。采用QIAamp DNA midi试剂盒提取样本DNA,用Investigator HDplex试剂盒进行扩增及检测。结果在12个STR基因座共检测出167个等位基因和637种基因型,其分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡定律(P0.05)。所调查的汉族人群12个STR基因座具有较好识别能力。     

全基因组扩增在微量检材DNA分型中的应用

目的探索全基因组扩增技术对微量检材DNA分型的有效性。方法通过显微操作制备含1~20个细胞的模拟微量检材样本,在常规PCR-STR分型前加入全基因组扩增步骤,从等位基因不平衡、等位基因丢失、基因座丢失、伪等位基因(包含stutter峰)等方面探究PEP和MDA两种全基因组扩增方法对微量检材DNA分型的有效性。结果 MDA扩增效率高于PEP,但等位基因丢失和伪等位基因严重;PEP方法的正确分型率高于MDA,但小片段DNA优势扩增现象较严重。结论 MDA方法并不适合目前以STR分型为主导的法庭科学,当微量检材样本的绝对量相当少时,可以考虑使用PEP方法来扩大样本量,以满足重复检验的要求,但可能面临大片段DNA扩增失败的风险。     

Tri-allelic SNP markers enable analysis of mixed and degraded DNA samples

For the analysis of degraded DNA in disaster victim identification (DVI) and criminal investigations, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have been recognized as promising markers mainly because they can be analyzed in short sized amplicons. Most SNPs are bi-allelic and are thereby ineffective to detect mixtures, which may lead to incorrect genotyping. We developed an algorithm to find non-binary (i.e. tri-allelic or tetra-allelic) SNPs in the NCBI dbSNP database. We selected 31 potential tri-allelic SNPs with a minor allele frequency of at least 10%. The tri-allelic nature was confirmed for 15 SNPs residing on 14 different chromosomes. Multiplex SNaPshot™ assays were developed, and the allele frequencies of 16 SNPs were determined among 153 Dutch and 111 Netherlands Antilles reference samples. Using these multiplex SNP assays, the presence of a mixture of two DNA samples in a ratio up to 1:8 could be recognized reliably. Furthermore, we compared the genotyping efficiency of the tri-allelic SNP markers and short tandem repeat (STR) markers by analyzing artificially degraded DNA and DNA from 30 approximately 500-year-old bone and molar samples. In both types of degraded DNA samples, the larger sized STR amplicons failed to amplify whereas the tri-allelic SNP markers still provided valuable information. In conclusion, tri-allelic SNP markers are suited for the analysis of degraded DNA and enable the detection of a second DNA source in a sample.     

Forensic Identification Using a Multiplex Assay of 47 SNPs*

Abstract: As a powerful alternative to short tandem repeat (STR) profiling, we have developed a novel panel of 47 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for DNA profiling and ABO genotyping. We selected 42 of the 47 SNPs from a panel of 86 markers that were previously validated as universal individual identification markers and identified five additional SNPs including one gender marker and four ABO loci. Match probability of the 42 validated SNPs was found to be 9.5 × 10^?18 in Han Chinese. SNP analysis correctly assessed a panel of historical cases, including both paternity identifications in trios and individual identifications. In addition, while STR profiling of degraded DNA provided information for 11 loci of 16 potential markers with low peak intensities, SNPstream^® genotyping was sufficient to identify all 47 SNPs. In summary, SNP analysis is equally effective as STR profiling, but appears more suited for individual identification than STR profiling in cases where DNA may be degraded.     

The effectiveness of various strategies to improve DNA analysis of formaldehyde-damaged tissues from embalmed cadavers for human identification purposes

Formalin-fixed tissues provide the medical and forensic communities with alternative and often last resort sources of DNA for identification or diagnostic purposes. The DNA in these samples can be highly degraded and chemically damaged, making downstream genotyping using short tandem repeats (STRs) challenging. Therefore, the use of alternative genetic markers, methods that pre-amplify the low amount of good quality DNA present, or methods that repair the damaged DNA template may provide more probative genetic information. This study investigated whether whole genome amplification (WGA) and DNA repair could improve STR typing of formaldehyde-damaged (FD) tissues from embalmed cadavers. Additionally, comparative genotyping success using bi-allelic markers, including INDELs and SNPs, was explored. Calculated random match probabilities (RMPs) using traditional STRs, INDEL markers, and two next generation sequencing (NGS) panels were compared across all samples. Overall, results showed that neither WGA nor DNA repair substantially improved STR success rates from formalin-fixed tissue samples. However, when DNA from FD samples was genotyped using INDEL and SNP-based panels, the RMP of each sample was markedly lower than the RMPs calculated from partial STR profiles. Therefore, the results of this study suggest that rather than attempting to improve the quantity and quality of severely damaged and degraded DNA prior to STR typing, a more productive approach may be to target smaller amplicons to provide more discriminatory DNA identifications. Furthermore, an NGS panel with less loci may yield better results when examining FD samples, due to more optimized chemistries that result in greater allelic balance and amplicon coverage.     

A quantitative PCR assay for the assessment of DNA degradation in forensic samples

A multiplex quantitative PCR assay has been designed to amplify target sequences of different length, which allows for the assessment of DNA degradation in samples of forensic interest. The targets were chosen to provide quantification and fragment length information relevant to the STR amplification targets commonly used for forensic genotyping. The longer target (nuTH01, 170-190 bp) spans the TH01 STR locus. Although not one of the longest loci used for STR genotyping, it was chosen as a good compromise given the target length limitations on qPCR efficiency with TaqMan detection. The shorter target (nuCSF, 67 bp) was designed in the upstream flanking region of the CSF1PO STR locus. In addition to these human nuclear targets, the assay includes an internal PCR control target sequence to allow for an assessment of PCR inhibition. The assay was rigorously tested on samples with varying amounts of degradation, and the ratio of nuCSF:nuTH01 quantifications was shown to provide a good estimation of the degree of degradation present in a sample. This estimate, along with the internal control for PCR inhibition, provides a valuable tool for post-extraction sample assessment.     

茚三酮薰显法在人体接触细胞发现采集中的应用

目的 研究茚三酮薰显法在人体接触细胞发现采集中的应用价值.方法 对衣服、口罩、棍棒等可疑人体接触细胞检材258份,采用1％茚三酮溶液进行显色反应,然后用磁珠法提取DNA,并进行DNA定量和STR检测.结果 可疑人体接触细胞检材中有172份显色反应阳性,其中115份检出的DNA浓度在0.02ng/μL以上并检出6个以上STR基因座的基因型,检出率为66.86％;显色反应阴性的86份检材均未检出DNA浓度或成功进行STR基因型.结论 茚三酮薰显技术可用于指导案件人体接触细胞的发现采集.     

二次消化结合磁珠法提取腐败组织DNA

目的 研究二次消化结合磁珠法对3种腐败组织DNA的提取效果.方法 采用二次消化结合磁珠法对用常规磁珠法提取DNA失败的91例高度腐败尸体的软骨、指(趾)甲、关节囊组织提取DNA,QuantifilerTM试剂盒进行DNA定量,用SinofilerTM或MinifilerTM试剂盒进行STR检测分型. 结果 91例高度腐...     

单核苷酸多态性与法医学DNA分型技术

单核苷酸多态性(single nucleotide polymorphism,SNP)分型技术越来越成为法医学领域关注的热点,它在研究Y染色体或线粒体单倍型以及DNA表型的分析中具有重要应用价值。本文着重比较分析了SNP技术与片段长度多态性技术之间的优劣,同时就当前STR位点识别概率与所需选择的SNP位点数进行探讨。此外,本文还就各类SNP分型方法的优缺点及其法医学应用进行了论述。     

常染色体STR和X染色体STR联合应用于姑侄和叔侄关系鉴定

目的通过对常染色体STR和X染色体STR基因座进行分型检验,探讨姑侄、叔侄关系的鉴定策略。方法提取案例中被检女孩和另外3名个体（女性2名,疑为被检女孩的姑姑;男性1名,疑为被检女孩的叔父）的血样DNA,采用Goldeneye 20A系统和AGCU 21＋1系统分别进行常染色体STR基因座的复合PCR扩增,用Mentype○RArgus X-12试剂盒和本室自主研制的16重X染色体STR扩增体系分别进行X染色体STR基因座的复合PCR扩增,用3130 XL遗传分析仪进行毛细管电泳和基因型分析。结果依据常染色体STR基因型结果及姑侄、叔侄关系指数计算结果,不排除2名被检姑姑和与被检女性存在姑侄关系;不排除被检叔叔和与被检女性存在叔侄关系,X染色体STR分型结果支持此鉴定意见。结论对于姑侄、叔侄关系鉴定案例,X染色体STR基因座是常染色体STR基因座的良好补充,两者联合运用可获得可靠的鉴定意见。