Abstract
We report autosomal STR data (Identifiler™ PCR amplification kit) of a total sample
of 884 unrelated Mestizos from three different regions of Mexico. The population sample
included 309, 313 and 262 individuals from the states of Jalisco (West), Puebla (Center)
and Yucatan (Southeast), respectively. Allele distribution and forensic statistical
parameters are described. Genotype distribution by locus and two-loci combination
was in agreement with Hardy–Weinberg expectations for all 15 STRs. Pairwise comparisons
including Mexican populations reported in the literature demonstrated a significant
differentiation, principally between North/West with regard to Center/Southeast Mexico.
These results increase STR data from previously unreported regions of this country,
and constitute a valuable guide in forensic casework for choosing an auxiliary STR
database in states where it is not available.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: September 22, 2008
Accepted:
July 22,
2008
Received in revised form:
May 17,
2008
Received:
June 13,
2007
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