Allele Frequencies of 15 Short Tandem Repeats (STR) Loci in Libyan Human Population
Keywords:
STR loci, allele frequency, population genetics, forensic science, LibyaAbstract
This study investigates the allele frequencies of 15 autosomal short tandem repeat (STR) loci in a sample of the Libyan population. DNA samples were collected from unrelated individuals and genotyped using standard PCR-based methods. The results provide a comprehensive database of STR polymorphisms, which can be used for forensic identification, paternity testing, and population genetics studies. The observed allele frequencies and statistical parameters (such as heterozygosity, power of discrimination, and probability of exclusion) are reported and compared with other populations. This data is crucial for establishing a reliable national DNA database and for understanding the genetic structure of the Libyan population.
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