ALFRED: allele frequency database
      The ALlele FREquency Database   
ALFRED is a resource of gene frequency data on human populations
supported by the U. S. National Science Foundation.
ALFRED detailed record information

Polymorphism Information

NameALFRED UIDLocus NameLocus Symbol
D7S8SI001091LD7S8D7S8
FstAvg Het# Populations Typed
0.0120.46923
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References: See References
Polymorphism Description:  One of the PolyMarker(PM) loci used in forensics for DNA typing using the Amplitype PM PCR Amplification and Typing Kit.

The allele names A and B correspond to the alleles from the kit.
Alleles:
Allele NameAllele SymbolDescription
AA
BB

References:
- Budowle B, Lindsey JA, DeCou JA, Koons BW, Giusti AM, Comey CT. "Validation and population studies of the loci LDLR, GYPA, HBGG, D7S8, and Gc (PM loci), and HLA-DQ alpha using a multiplex amplification and typing procedure". J Forensic Sci. 40:45-54.. (1995) Online citation.

- Horn GT, Richards B, Merrill JJ, Klinger KW. "Characterization and rapid diagnostic analysis of DNA polymorphisms closely linked to the cystic fibrosis locus". Clin Chem. 36:1614-9. (1990) Online citation.

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Originally prototyped by Michael Osier with the aid of Kei Cheung
Upgrades and maintenance since 2002 by Haseena Rajeevan