X染色体上五个多态位点筛选及其多态性分析

目的从X染色体上筛选多态性较强的多态位点,为X连锁遗传病的连锁分析和基因定位奠定基础。方法利用BCMSearchLauncher程序从相关基因组序列中筛选短串联重复序列。利用Primer3设计扩增短串联重复序列的引物,采用PCR扩增技术和聚丙烯酰胺凝胶电泳方法,对所筛选出的短串联重复序列进行多态性分析。结果从X染色体相关区域中筛选出8个短串联重复序列,多态性分析表明,其中的5个短串联重复序列具有多态性,χ2检验表明,各位点的基因型分布符合Hardy-Weinberg平衡定律(P>0.05),且具有较高的杂合度。结论从X染色体上筛选出5个多态位点,可用于X染色体基因的连锁分析和基因定位。

Analysis on genetic polymorphism of 5 STR loci selected from X chromosome

Objective To select short tandem repeats(STR) from X chromosome. Methods STR is a universal genetic marker that has changeable polymorphism and stable heredity in human genome. It is a specific DNA segment composed of 2-6 base pairs as its core sequence. It is an ideal DNA marker used in linkage analysis and gene mapping. In this study, 8 short tandem repeats were selected from two genomic clones on X chromosome by using BCM Search Launcher. Primers amplifying the STR loci were designed by using Primer 3.0 according to the unique sequence flanking the STRs. Polymorphisms of the short tandem repeats in Chinese population were evaluated by PCR amplification and PAGE. Results Five of these STRs were polymorphic. Chi-square test indicated that the distribution of genotypes agreed with Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P>0.05). Conclusion Five polymorphic short tandem repeats have been identified on chromosome X and will be useful for linkage analysis and gene mapping.