Forensic evaluation of the AmpFlSTR® NGM™ loci in Lodz region of Poland population sample

Int J Legal Med. 2013 Sep;127(5):911-2. doi: 10.1007/s00414-013-0882-z. Epub 2013 Jun 13.

Abstract

The paper is focused on population data for 15 polymorphic STR loci included in the NGM(TM) amplification kit, obtained from a sample of 800 individuals from the Lodz region of Poland. Main statistical parameters of forensic interest were calculated and Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was verified for each locus. Departure from HWE was not significant after applying Bonferroni corrected significance level for multiple testing (p = 0.0033). Comparative analysis between chosen populations was performed and some significant differences were found among investigated populations. Obtained values of parameters for NGM™ multiplex amplification kit point to wide range of possible applications of investigated STR markers to forensic genetics.

MeSH terms

  • DNA Fingerprinting / instrumentation*
  • DNA Fingerprinting / methods
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency
  • Genetics, Population*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microsatellite Repeats*
  • Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction
  • Poland