A new 17 X-STR multiplex for forensic purposes. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prieto-Fernández, Endika; Baeta, Miriam; Núñez, Carolina; Jiménez-Moreno, Susana; de Pancorbo, Marian M.
• Is Part Of: Forensic science international. Volume 5(2015)
• Page Start: e283
• Page End: e285
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: X-STRs -- Multiplex -- Forensic -- Kinship; Forensic genetics -- Periodicals; Forensic Genetics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2015.09.112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1875-1768

Abstract

Abstract: The use of STRs located in the X chromosome (X-STRs) is very efficient for determining kinship between fathers and daughters as well as other complex kinship cases. Currently, X-STR markers are analyzed by using two different multiplexes, the decaplex of the GHEP-ISFG and the Investigator Argus X-12 Kit. Here, we present a new multiplex whose advantage is the analysis of 17 X-STRs in a single reaction. Population samples from four different continents were analyzed. A sensitivity test showed the efficacy of this new multiplex for samples with DNA quantities as low as 100 pg.