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Validation of short tandem repeat analysis for the investigation of cases of disputed paternity

Thomson, J. A., Pilotti, V., Stevens, P., Ayres, K. L. and Debenham, P. G. (1999) Validation of short tandem repeat analysis for the investigation of cases of disputed paternity. Forensic Science International, 100 (1-2). pp. 1-16. ISSN 0379-0738

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1016/S0379-0738(98)00199-6

Abstract/Summary

This study details validation of two separate multiplex STR systems for use in paternity investigations. These are the Second Generation Multiplex (SGM) developed by the UK Forensic Science Service and the PowerPlex 1 multiplex commercially available from Promega Inc. (Madison, WI, USA). These multiplexes contain 12 different STR systems (two are duplicated in the two systems). Population databases from Caucasian, Asian and Afro-Caribbean populations have been compiled for all loci. In all but two of the 36 STR/ethnic group combinations, no evidence was obtained to indicate inconsistency with Hardy-Weinberg (HW) proportions. Empirical and theoretical approaches have been taken to validate these systems for paternity testing. Samples from 121 cases of disputed paternity were analysed using established Single Locus Probe (SLP) tests currently in use, and also using the two multiplex STR systems. Results of all three test systems were compared and no non-conformities in the conclusions were observed, although four examples of apparent germ line mutations in the STR systems were identified. The data was analysed to give information on expected paternity indices and exclusion rates for these STR systems. The 12 systems combined comprise a highly discriminating test suitable for paternity testing. 99.96% of non-fathers are excluded from paternity on two or more STR systems. Where no exclusion is found, Paternity Index (PI) values of > 10,000 are expected in > 96% of cases.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Science > School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences > Department of Mathematics and Statistics
ID Code:18638
Uncontrolled Keywords:Paternity; Parentage; STR; Short tandem repeat; Microsatellite
Publisher:Elsevier

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