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The Karimojong from Uganda: genetic characterization using an X-STR decaplex system.
Forensic science international. Genetics - 1 Sept 2009
Gomes Iva, Pereira Vânia, Gomes Verónica, Prata Maria João, Pinto Nádia, Carracedo Angel, Amorim António, Gusmão Leonor
Abstract excerpt
The Karimojong, an African group from the Karamoja region of Northeast Uganda, were genetically analysed using a decaplex system for X chromosome short tandem repeats (X-STRs). A total of 255 individuals (117 males and 138 females) were genotyped for the following loci: DXS8378, DXS9898, DXS7133, GATA31E08, GATA172D05, DXS7423, DXS6809, DXS7132, DXS9902 and DXS6789. Allele frequencies and parameters for forensic...
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