ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 10 February 2004
Page Count: 1

Human Y-Chromosomal Short Tandem Repeat DXYS156 in an Indian Population Sample
Ghosh, A
Low level Radiation Studies Section, Bio-Science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Center,

Seshadri, M
Low level Radiation Studies Section, Bio-Science Group, Bhabha Atomic Research Center,

Abstract

Allele frequencies for Y-specific short tandem repeat (STR) locus DXYS156 was determined for 120 male individuals from India. DXYS156 locus maps to the short arm of the Y-chromosome (Y^p) and consists of a pentanucleotide repeat (TAAAA)ⁿ. The samples used for the present study belonged to four endogamous population groups: Konkanastha Brahmins, Marathas, Ezhavas and Nairs. The former two populations belonged to the western region while the latter two groups are from the southwestern region of India.

Keywords:
forensic science, short tandem repeat, DXYS156, Indian population, paternity testing

Paper ID: JFS2003400
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003400
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