中国北方汉族群体TPH基因座T3792A位点遗传多态性

目的研究中国北方汉族群体色胺酸羟化酶（TPH）基因座T3792A位点的遗传多态性及其法医学应用价值。方法应用等位基因特异性PCR的方法，检测173例中国北方汉族无关个体TPH基因座T3792A位点的遗传多态性。结果TPH基因座T3792A位点在中国北方汉族群体中的多态性分布符合Hardy—Weinberg平衡定律，等位基因A及T的频率分别为0．486和0．514。结论TPH基因座T3792A位点具有较好的遗传多态性．可应用于个体识别与亲权鉴定。     

遗传标记微单倍型在法医学中的研究进展

微单倍型作为一种新型的法医学遗传标记,在国际法医学界已经引起了越来越多的关注。微单倍型是在较短片段内(例如200bp),包含2个或以上个SNP,具有单倍型多态性的序列。相较于STR,微单倍型突变率低,在混合斑鉴定中具有一定优势;与SNP相比较,微单倍型的多态性更高。选择含有祖先信息特征的微单倍型,在种群分析鉴定中具有应用价值。本文就微单倍型的演变,分型方法,命名及群体特征等方面作一综述。     

片段长度差异等位基因特异性PCR——一种改良的SNP分型新方法

目的建立一种基于等位基因特异性PCR原理的改良SNP分型新方法:片段长度差异等位基因特异性PCR,并考察特异性引物的3'端第3位、第4位碱基错配对特异性延伸的影响。方法以SNP位点rs759117和rs760887为例,设计两条长度不同、3'末端分别与SNP两个等位基因碱基配对的上游引物,同时在两个等位基因特异性引物3'端第3或第4位碱基引入错配以增加特异性,下游为公用引物。PCR产物经聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳、银染显带后确定样本的基因型。结果不同SNP纯合子为长度不同的单一谱带,杂合子则为两条带,其结果与直接测序完全一致。两条特异性上游引物3'端第3或第4位碱基引入错配后非特异性延伸显著减少,且对PCR反应条件的严格性要求明显降低。结论片段长度差异等位基因特异性PCR是一种简单快速而有效的SNP分型新方法;两条特异性引物3'端第3、第4位碱基引入错配可使特异性显著增加     

Determination of phenotype associated SNPs in the MC1R gene

Prediction of physical appearance based on genetic analysis is a very attractive prospect for forensic investigations. Recent studies have proved that there is a significant association between some genetic variants of the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) gene and red hair color. The present study focuses on the potential forensic applicability of variation within this pigment-related gene. Sequencing of the complete MC1R gene was performed on a group of red-haired individuals and controls with different pigmentation. A major role in determination of red hair color is played by two MC1R variants--C451T and C478T. The optimized minisequencing assay for genotyping of the above positions and three other important red hair-related MC1R polymorphisms, C252A, G425A, and G880C was successfully applied to analyze typical forensic specimens. Determination of a homozygous or heterozygous combination can be a good predictor of both red hair color and fair skin of a subject.     

DNA identification of "Earthquake McGoon" 50 years postmortem

This report describes the genetic identification of James "Earthquake McGoon" McGovern, a WWII fighter ace who perished in Laos while providing supplies to French troops during the French Indochina war. Because reference samples were unavailable for all of the potential casualties, testing of the entire mitochondrial genome, autosomal STRs and Y-chromosomal STRs was performed to increase the genetic information available for analysis. Kinship analyses performed on the evidentiary data and numerous indirect family references for McGovern excluded other possible casualties and definitively established McGovern's identity. This particular case demonstrates the practical utility of novel research technologies and aggressive genetic typing protocols in the identification of aged, degraded remains.     

HCN4 Gene Variations in Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome in the Southern Han Chinese Population,

Sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome (SUNDS) is widely considered to be related to hereditary fatal arrhythmias. Hyperpolarization‐activated cyclic nucleotide‐gated channel 4 (HCN4) channels are widely distributed in sinus myocytes and play a profound role in generating pacemaker electro‐activity in cardiomyocytes. In the present study, the potential correlation between HCN4 gene variations and the occurrence of SUNDS was investigated. Genomic DNA was extracted from blood samples of both 119 unrelated SUNDS patients and 184 healthy individuals and screened for candidate HCN4 gene variants. One missense heterozygous variant c.1578C>T (Ala195Val) and four synonymous heterozygous variants c.1552C>T, c.2833C>T, c.3823C>T, and c.4189C>A were discovered in the SUNDS cases. The missense variant c.1578C>T (Ala195Val) was absent in 163 recruited controls and 105 persons of the Southern Han Chinese population, had in‐silico prediction indications as damaging, and was reported prevalent in sudden infant death, and is thus likely to be involved in SUNDS.     

Validating the consistency of cSNPs analysis results between DNA and RNA using SNaPshot method

The use of coding region single nucleotide polymorphisms (cSNPs) was recently proposed as a potential method for individual identification because it allows mRNA profiling and DNA typing to be performed concurrently. Nevertheless, availability of this approach still needs some further validation in different aspect. In this study, we have initially selected several SNP loci located in mRNA molecules that were confirmed to be highly expressed in blood. Both coding regions (CDRs) and untranslated regions (UTRs) were taken into consideration during the screening. Genomic DNA (gDNA) and total RNA from venous blood samples were isolated, followed by the synthesis of first-strand complementary DNA (cDNA) using purified RNA samples. Subsequently, the genotypes of these SNPs were respectively determined with gDNA and cDNA by using SNaPshot method. The PCR primers for cDNA were designed to span an intron in order to ensure that the amplification products were not due to the presence of potential DNA contamination. In summary, our study revealed a high consistency of cSNP analysis results between DNA and RNA on capillary electrophoresis platform, which highlighted the potential use of cSNP in forensic investigation.     

广东汉族人群H19基因上游差异甲基化区SNP

目的调查广东汉族人群中H19基因上游差异甲基化区(differentially methylated region,DMR)的单核苷酸多态性(SNP)及单倍型。方法应用PIA分型法,以限制性内切酶Mcr BC、HpaⅡ消化基因组DNA分别获得个体单亲源DNA模板链,经测序,分别获得个体H19基因上游DMR单亲源SNP等位基因、基因型及单倍型数据。结果共检出13个SNP(rs10840167、rs2525883、rs12417375、rs4930101、rs2525882、rs2735970、rs2735971、rs11042170、rs2735972、rs10732516、rs2071094、rs2107425、rs4930098)及1个突变点(g7351c)。所有位点经统计学分析均符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡定律(P0.05)。除rs12417375位点DP值为0.279,其余12个SNP DP值在0.446~0.614;g7351c突变点DP值为0.013,提示为南方汉族民族特异性位点。共检出8种单倍型(命名为单倍型1~8),其中有3种为新发现的单倍型,其DP、PIC、PE及H分别为0.891、0.714、0.524和0.758。结论 PIA分型法获得的H19基因上游DMR SNP位点及其单倍型遗传标记系统具有较高的鉴别能力,在法医学鉴定中具有较好的实用价值。     

Positive engagement and support for single‐parent families: Building bridges across sector boundaries

The high rate of joblessness among single‐parent families in Australia, relative to other organisation for OECD countries has resulted in the development of various government initiatives designed to support single parents to prepare for and gain employment. The ParentsNext pilot program that began in March 2016, in 10 socially and economically deprived areas throughout Australia, is the most recent Federal Government program aimed at connecting parents with young children into local activities that will build their confidence, skills, and networks and ultimately prepare for future employment. The ParentsNext pilot program is delivered through contracted providers in each of the 10 disadvantaged areas. WISE Employment, a national not‐for‐profit organization together with its local partner, Youth Family and Community Connections, delivers the pilot program in Burnie, Tasmania. This article discusses the findings of a study, which examined the implementation of ParentsNext in Burnie and provides insights to inform and improve practice outcomes.     

“两法衔接”机制中行政执法信息准入标准

行政执法信息准入标准多种模式的并存,制约了行政执法和刑事司法衔接工作的开展。完善行政执法信息准入标准的具体路径:一要确定行政执法信息准入标准的两种思路;二要构建行政执法信息具体准入标准;三要建立信息共享保障机制。