Comparison of Allele Frequencies of Eight STR Loci from Argentinian Amerindian and European Populations

Document Type

Article

Authors

Andrea Sala, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Gustavo Penacino, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Daniel Corach, Universidad de Buenos Aires

Abstract

Eight STR systems (THOl, FABP, VWA, FES/FPS, HPRTB, F13A1, CSF1PO, and D6S366) were investigated in different ethnic groups of Argentina. Allele and genotype frequencies, power of exclusion, and discriminative power were investigated. Hardy-Weinberg expectations were calculated from heterozygosity levels. FST and G tests demonstrated that significant differences exist among the investigated populations for some of the eight STRs markers. The Wichi Indians are clearly separated from the Mapuche and Tehuelche, who in turn are closer to the European population, suggesting non-Amerindian admixture.

Recommended Citation

Sala, Andrea; Penacino, Gustavo; and Corach, Daniel (1998) "Comparison of Allele Frequencies of Eight STR Loci from Argentinian Amerindian and European Populations," Human Biology: Vol. 70: Iss. 5, Article 7.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/humbiol/vol70/iss5/7