Analysis of multiple genetic loci using short tandem repeats (STR) is widely used in human identity testing because the extensive polymorphism at these loci allows for a high degree of discrimination among individuals. We recently received a forensic case that included several pieces of evidence and reference blood samples. Upon initial testing, one of the suspects had a DNA profile that includ...

Short tandem repeat (STR) based DNA typing employing multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique is worldwide familiar for forensic investigations and population genetics study [1-3]. SGM PlusTM and PowerPlex®16 system are two popular multiplexes in forensic community and can amplify concurrently 10 and 15 autosomal STR loci respectively with an additional sex determinant amelogenin loc...

AIM To determine newest the most accurate allele frequencies for 15 short tandem repeat (STR) loci in the Bosnian and Herzegovinian population, calculate statistical parameters, and compare them with the relevant data for seven neighboring populations. METHODS Genomic DNA was obtained from buccal swabs of 1000 unrelated individuals from all regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Genotyping was pe...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness between percutaneous and open pedicle screw fixation for treating thoracolumbar fractures with spinal injuries. METHODS A total of 105 patients with thoracolumbar fractures and spinal injuries were divided into a percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) group with 56 patients, who underwent percutaneous pedicle screw fix...

Many surface structures in archaea including various types of pili and the archaellum (archaeal flagellum) are homologous to bacterial type IV pili systems (T4P). The T4P consist of multiple proteins, often with poorly conserved sequences, complicating their identification in sequenced genomes. Here we report a comprehensive census of T4P encoded in archaeal genomes using sensitive methods for ...

An experimental model of male-mixed DNA (n=297) was constructed according to the mixed DNA construction principle. This comprised the use of the Applied Biosystems (ABI) 7500 quantitative polymerase chain reaction system, with scientific validation of mixture proportion (Mx; root-mean-square error ≤ 0.02). Statistical analysis was performed on locus separation accuracy using mixsep, a DNA mixtu...

PURPOSE Cross-contamination of cell lines is a serious but often unrecognized problem. We describe the authentication of a panel of transitional cell carcinoma cell lines using the short tandem repeat profiling technique to detect cross-contamination. MATERIALS AND METHODS Genomic DNA was isolated from UM-UC-1, UM-UC-2, UM-UC-3 (ATCC), UM-UC-6, UM-UC-9, UM-UC-10, UM-UC-11, UM-UC-13, UM-UC-14,...

BACKGROUND Analysis of genetic polymorphisms in short tandem repeats (STRs) is an accepted method for detecting associations between genotype and phenotype but it has not previously been used in the study of the genetics of impulsive violent behavior. OBJECTIVE Compare the prevalence of different polymorphisms in 15 STR loci (D8S1179, D21S11, D7S820, CSF1PO, D3S1358, TH01, D13S317, D16S539, D...