For several years Y-chromosomal microsatellites (short tandem repeats, STRs) have been well established in forensic practice. In this context, the genetic characteristics of the Y chromosome (i.e. its paternal inheritance and lack of recombination) render STRs particularly powerful.
Read MoreDXS10011: studies on structure, allele distribution in three populations and genetic linkage to further q-telomeric chromosome X markers
The hypervariable tetranucleotide STR polymorphism DXS10011 is a powerful marker for forensic purposes.
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