常染色体STR鉴定叔侄关系的应用

PCR-STR分型技术,尤其是高度多态性的特征,在特殊的亲缘关系鉴定中也能发挥作用,并且逐渐在各类亲缘关系鉴定中尝试和应用。对于叔侄关系鉴定,除了Y-STR能提供排除信息外,常染色体也能提供排除信息,但仅凭据Y-STR不能确定叔侄关系。因此,检测常染色体STR基因座,根据PI和W值能否确定叔侄关系是一个值得探索的问题。本文将已确定叔侄血缘关系的样本作29个常染色体STR基因座分型,用ITO法计算叔侄亲权关系指数,探讨其中规律以指导检案。1材料与方法1.1样本已确定叔侄血缘关系的40例(20对);无关个体对40例(20对)作为假设叔侄对照。1.2…     

采用STR和SNP遗传标记鉴定全同胞姐妹关系

目的 通过对常染色体和X染色体遗传标记的检测,探讨全同胞姐妹关系的鉴定策略.方法 提取姐妹个体的DNA,采用SinofileTM试剂盒检验常染色体上的15个STR基因座、采用Mentype(R) Argus X-8试剂盒和多重X染色体STR检测试剂盒检验X染色体上的17个STR基因座,同时采用TaqMan技术对11个X-SNP位点进行分型检测.结果 依据常染色体STR基因座的检测结果计算全同胞指数,不排除被检个体的同胞姐妹关系:X染色体上各个STR基因座和SNP位点均检见1～2个相同的等位基因,进一步支持被检个体的同胞姐妹关系.结论 对于全同胞姐妹关系的鉴定案例,除了检测常染色体STR基因座外,还可以从X染色体上选择多态性遗传标记进行检测,获得更多的遗传信息.     

常染色体STR、X染色体STR鉴定姐妹关系一例

法医DNA技术发展至今．利用常染色体STR进行父子、母子亲缘关系鉴定已很常见。但近年来．由于双亲皆无或双亲皆疑时,在认亲、遗产继承等案件中往往需要做同胞关系鉴定。笔者运用PCR—STR技术分别对两女性个体进行常染色体STR基因座、X染色体STR基因座分型,成功为当事人解决姐妹亲缘关系认定。现报道如下。     

联合应用常染色体STR和X-STR标记鉴定单亲疑难案例

目的通过对常染色体和X染色体遗传标记的检测,探讨单亲疑难案例的鉴定策略。方法提取3个单亲鉴定案例的6份血样,采用Goldeneye 20A试剂盒和AGCU21＋1试剂盒检测常染色体上39个STR基因座,采用自主研制的16重X-STR扩增系统检测X染色体上16个STR基因座。结果用Goldeneye 20A试剂盒检测后发现每个单亲案例均有一个基因座不符合遗传规律,当常染色体STR基因座增加到39个时,案例1累计出现3个矛盾基因座;案例2和案例3均没有出现新的矛盾基因座。X染色体STR分型结果显示案例1有8个矛盾基因座,案例2和案例3无矛盾基因座,与常染色体分型结论相符。结论对于出现单基因座不符合遗传规律的母女、母子、父女单亲案例鉴定,不仅可以增加新的常染色体STR检测,也可以增加X染色体STR的检测,这样在相互验证的同时也能获得更加可靠的鉴定意见。     

多种遗传标记在同母异父半同胞关系鉴定中的综合应用

目的通过对常染色体和X染色体STR基因座以及线粒体DNA高变区多态性的检验,探讨同母异父半同胞关系鉴定策略。方法提取3名全同胞及其1名疑似同母异父半同胞个体的DNA,采用SinofilerTM试剂盒检测常染色体上的15个STR基因座、采用Mentype Argus X-8试剂盒和自主研制的16重X染色体STR扩增体系,共检验X染色体上的19个STR基因座,同时采用基因测序技术分析线粒体DNA高变区Ⅰ和高变区Ⅱ的多态性。结果依据常染色体STR基因型结果及全同胞指数和半同胞指数计算结果排除可疑个体与已知3名全同胞间存在全同胞关系,线粒体DNA高变区多态性检测结果提示4名被鉴定人为同一母系,X染色体STR分型结果支持被鉴定个体间为半同胞关系。结论对于同母异父半同胞鉴定案例,综合运用常染色体STR、X染色体STR及线粒体DNA高变区测序等多种遗传分析手段,可获得可靠的鉴定结论。     

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。     

常染色体及X染色体STR用于同胞鉴定1例

本文通过PCR-STR分型技术,对1名认亲女性个体与4名已知同胞兄妹检测15个常染色体-STR基因座和14个X染色体-STR基因座,根据遗传规律分析及用判别函数进行判断,结果一致,排除认亲个体与4兄妹存在同胞关系。     

闽南汉族人群20个STR基因座遗传多态性

STR基因座分型检验是当前法医学个人识别和亲权鉴定采用的主要方法,本文采用PowerPlex21荧光复合扩增系统,对351名闽南汉族无关个体进行群体遗传学调查,获得20个常染色体STR基因座的频率分布和群体遗传学参数,旨在为相关研究和应用提供数据参考。1材料与方法1.1样本来源及STR分型检验351例闽南汉族无关健康个体的血液样本均为本实验室日常检案积累。     

15个常染色体和10个Y-STR基因座复合扩增试剂盒的研发

目的建立法医物证学常染色体和Y染色体综合检测的方法。方法选择常用的常染色体STR基因座和Y染色体STR基因座,设计复合扩增引物,形成五色荧光标记复合扩增试剂盒。结果开发出一个五色荧光标记复合扩增试剂盒,可同时对15个常染色体STR基因座、1个性别基因座和10个Y染色体STR基因座进行分型检测。结论 15个常染色体STR加10个Y染色体STR检测试剂盒结合毛细管电泳凝胶进行STR分型,结果准确可靠,在法医学案件检验及数据库建设等方面有良好的应用前景。     

19个常染色体与4个Y染色体STR复合扩增体系的建立

目的建立19个常染色体STR及Amelogenin和4个Y染色体STR基因座复合扩增体系,并对其效能进行评估。方法用五色荧光标记20＋4Y—STR基因座,建立同步扩增检测体系,用ABI3130XL遗传分析仪对扩增产物进行电泳,GeneMapperID3．2软件进行基因分型;检测体系的灵敏度、均衡性、稳定性、特异性、同一性和稳定性,并观察混合、降解及微量检材的分型情况。结果采用本文体系,DNA模板量在0．05～1．00ng时,分型准确,均衡性、特异性好;混合、降解及微量检材分型正确。该19个常染色体STR基因座的累计个人识别率大于0．999999999,三联体累计非父排除率达0．999999985,Y—STR单倍型多态性为0．592。结论本文建立的复合扩增体系分型准确,稳定,在法医学案件检验及数据库建设等方面有良好的应用前景。     

A X-chromosome STR hexaplex as a powerful tool in deficiency paternity cases

The X-chromosome short tandem repeat (STR) markers have been described as very adequate tools for solving deficiency paternity cases and kinship tests when women are involved. In the absence of the alleged father, presumed paternal relationship can be more efficiently investigated by using a set of six to ten X-STR markers compared to fifteen autosomal STR. For this study, we compared the usefulness of a X-STR hexaplex developed in our laboratory (DXS7133, DXS7424, DXS8378, DXS6807, DXS7423 and DXS8377) and the commercial kit Identifiler in solving deficiency paternities. We have worked on distinct groups of caseworks involving daughters, their mothers and presumed paternal grandmothers or putative half sisters and their respective mothers. The PCR products were separated by capillary electrophoresis and detected in an ABI Prism 3100. In the majority of the caseworks (>90%), the likelihood ratio (LR) obtained by using the X-STR hexaplex was higher than the LR value observed when the Identifiler kit was used for genotyping. The combination of the two STR typing systems was able to solve all the cases.     

Potential forensic application of closely linked autosomal STR haplotype in complex kinship testing

It has been noticed that the most commonly used commercial STR kits and mtDNA may not be able to solve some special kinship cases, such as alleged aunt, uncle, niece, nephew or half-siblings. Due to its unique hereditary pattern, the haplotype of genetic markers could be a solution of these questioned family relationships. In this study, we investigated the genetic features of an autosomal STR cluster by employing confirmed family samples. To evaluate the forensic practical value of autosomal STR haplotype, 5 closely linked STR loci, D1S2127-D1S2138-D1S3460-D1S1643-D1S518, which were arranged in about 2 cM region (from 186.29 cM to 188.02 cM; 1 cM represents 1% average recombination between two loci) on chromosome one, were selected to compose haplotype. Genotyping of 60 samples from 8 trios (father–mother–children), 8 duos (father or mother–children), and 4 three-generation pedigrees were performed using PAGE. Haplotypes were identified in the child by determining alleles for all 5 loci transmitted from each parent. Total 73 haplotypes were detected in all samples and 34 haplotypes were observed to be passed down as a whole and was corresponding with the inherited characteristics of haplotype. In all family members, 34 unrelated individuals contributed 65 haplotypes, of which 62 haplotypes appeared only once and the rest 3 haplotypes appeared twice. No recombination was observed in 4 three-generation pedigrees. In conclusion, the haplotype consisting of 5 closely linked autosomal STRs could pass down steadily as a whole. The family specificity of most haplotypes may provide a unique advantage in forensic complex kinship testing.     

Efficiency Analysis of EX16 +10Y Kit on Detection of the Uygur Population in Xinjiang ProvinceCSCD

Objective: To analyse the efficiency of EX16+10Y kit on the forensic detection of the Uygur in Xinjiang province. Methods: The blood samples were extracted from 4 620 male individuals of Uygur in Xinjiang province, and amplified by EX16+10Y kit. The typing of amplification products was performed by 3130xl genetic analyzer. Results: The genotyping graphs of 15 autosomal STR loci and 10 Y -chromosomal STR loci from 4 620 male individuals of Uygur in Xinjiang province were acquired completely. The genotype distribution of 15 autosomal STR loci was consistent with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. The heterozygosity, polymorphism information content and discrimination power of STR loci were 0.637-0.838, 0.580-0.860 and 0.811-0.978, respectively. There were 766 haplotypes in 10 Y -chromosomal STR loci. Conclusion: The test results of EX16+10Y kit is accurate and trustworthy, which can simultaneously be used for the individual identification and the screening of paternal pedigree in practical work. © 2018 by the Editorial Department of Journal of Forensic Medicine.     

Autosomal short tandem repeat analysis of ancient DNA by coupled use of mini- and conventional STR kits

Abstract: Multiplex autosomal short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping enables researchers to obtain genetic information from ancient human samples. In this study, we tested newly developed AmpF?STR^® MiniFiler? kit for autosomal STR analysis of ancient DNA (aDNA), using human femurs (n = 8) collected from medieval Korean tombs. After extracting aDNA from the bones, autosomal STR analyses were repeated for each sample using the AmpF?STR^® MiniFiler? and Identifiler? kits. Whereas only 21.87% of larger‐sized loci profiles could be obtained with the Identifiler? kit, 75% of the same loci profiles were determined by MiniFiler? kit analysis. This very successful amplification of large‐sized STR markers from highly degraded aDNA suggests that the MiniFiler? kit could be a useful complement to conventional STR kit analysis of ancient samples.     

Next generation sequencing technology in Second World War victim identification

The killings during the Second World War (WWII), with nearly 100,000 victims, is one of the greatest losses of life in Slovenia’s modern history and most of the victims are still buried in hidden mass graves and remain unidentified. Identity, ancestry, and phenotypic SNPs, as well as STR markers are already used for solving various cases with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. In this study, the Precision ID GlobalFiler NGS STR panel was used to identify the WWII victim that could not be identified with capillary electrophoresis (CE) analyses because limited statistical support was obtained after amplification of autosomal STRs using CE STR kits. Bones and teeth were analysed and compared to family references (nephew and niece on paternal line). Prior to DNA isolation 0.5 g of powder was decalcified. The DNA was purified in a Biorobot EZ1 device. The nuclear DNA of the samples was quantified with the PowerQuant kit. Because the recommended posterior probability (PP) of 99.9% was followed with the goal of high confidence of correct identification, the NGS STR Panel was used, and after the analysis of additional STR loci the statistical calculation showed a PP of 99.99986%, showing that a large enough number of genetic markers were analysed when identifying the skeletal remains of the aunt. PP value endorsed the hypothesis that the tooth and bone samples were from individual related to the family references rather than from unrelated individual. In presented case, NGS technology proved to be a powerful tool for increasing the number of autosomal STRs needed for identification of WWII victims when linear markers cannot be used for comparison and only distant relatives are available for analyses.     

X染色体STR荧光复合扩增体系的建立及其应用

目的研究X染色体STR在法医学亲权鉴定中的应用。方法利用荧光标记引物复合PCR技术,在同一反应管中同时检测DXS6801、DXS9902、DXS6809、DXS6803、DXS6804和DXS67996个X-STR基因座,采用3100遗传分析仪电泳和GeneMapper IDv 3.1软件进行基因分型。结果本体系同时分析6个X-STR基因座,结果清晰,灵敏度高,重复性好。结论本研究的6个X-STR基因座复合扩增体系,在法医学个体识别特别是女性的亲权鉴定中有重要应用价值。     

基于重组质粒制备STR分型阳性参照物

目的基于重组质粒制备可用于校准法医STR分型的阳性参照物。方法以常用阳性参照物9948人类基因组DNA STR分型为依据,基于重组质粒构建包含CSF1PO、D7S820、TH01等40个常染色体位点,DYS391、DYS522、DYS385a/b等22个Y染色体位点以及性别判定基因座Amelogenin的STR分型阳性参照物。将重组质粒定量、稀释后等比例混合,分别应用于DNATyper~?19、DNATyper~?24、DNATyper~?Y、Amp F?STR~?Identifiler~?Plus以及Power Plex~?18D System五种扩增试剂盒。结果阳性参照物中各重组质粒浓度为0.01pg/μL~0.001pg/μL;应用于Amp F?STR~?Identifiler~?Plus PCR扩增试剂盒,基于重组质粒制备的阳性参照物与人类基因组DNA扩增检测结果差异较小;将此阳性参照物分别应用于不同公司、不同STR基因座的四种STR扩增试剂盒,电泳检测图谱显示各基因座基因型完整,分型正确,峰高相当,基因座间均衡性良好。结论基于重组质粒制备STR分型阳性参照物,是一种可以替代细胞系制备阳性参照物的方法,具有一定的参考价值。基于此方法制备的阳性参照物可适用于市面上常用的STR检验试剂盒,普适性较强,对法医DNA分型检测有一定的实用价值。     

X-STR和常染色体STR在二联体亲权鉴定中的应用

目的探讨X-STR和常染色体STR在二联体亲权鉴定中的应用价值。方法分别采用Sinofiler试剂盒和Mentype Argus X-8试剂盒对104例二联体亲权鉴定的样本DNA进行基因分型,并对各个STR基因座在排除案例中的应用价值进行统计分析。结果Sinofiler试剂盒和MentypeArgus X-8试剂盒对其中102例案件均可获得相同的鉴定结论;另外2例案件中,分别在DXS10074和DXS10035基因座检见突变可能。在69例排除案例中,Sinofiler检测系统中以D8S1179基因座的排除率最高,为56.52%;MentypeArgus X-8检测系统中以DXS10135基因座的排除率最高,达到85.51%。结论X-STR在法医学中具有很好的应用价值,不仅可以成为常染色体STR的重要补充,而且可以解决一些特殊案例的鉴定难题。     

多色荧光STR检测试剂盒的研制与验证

目的建立18个基因座的PCR扩增检测试剂盒。方法采用两个多重PCR体系和四色荧光素标记技术,对Amelogenin和17个STR基因座(D3S1358、vWA、FGA、D8S1179、D21S11、D18S51、D5S818、D13S317、D16S539、TH01、TPOX、CSF1PO、D7S820、D2S1338、D19S433、D12S391和D19S253)进行基因型检测,并对其可靠性、稳定性、效能等进行研究。结果通过2个多重PCR扩增体系,可以成功地对各类生物学检材的Amelogenin和17个STR基因座进行检测,且可靠、稳定、高效。结论本研究所研制的试剂盒,是对该18个基因座进行检测的高效、稳定、可靠的新体系。