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Allelic frequencies of 22 short tandem repeats loci and tri-allelic patterns of Penta D and TPOX identified in Gabonese population.
Scientific reports - 15 Nov 2023
Lendoye Elisabeth, Mombo Landry Erick, N'Negue Ep Mezui-Mbeng Marie-Andree, Komba Opheelia Makoyo, Ngoungou Edgard Brice, Ovono Abessolo Felix, Djoba Siawaya Joel Fleury, Alt-Mörbe Juliane
Abstract excerpt
Short tandem repeats (STRs) are repeating DNA sequences used in forensic human identity testing and the diagnosis of aneuploidies. Many STRs like Penta D and TPOX are used routinely for paternity tests, but these tests are not widely used in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study we recruited individuals from Gabonese families seeking a paternity test. After DNA extraction from buccal swabs, we genotyped samples using...
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