Population data of 8 X-STRs in South Italy (Calabria) using the Mentype ® Argus X-8 PCR Amplification Kit (Biotype)

Abstract

X-STRs have been proven to be useful in case of deficiency paternity testing and in effective mother–son kinship and father–daughter testing. In the present study, we investigated the distribution of 8 X-STRs loci DXS8378, HPRTB, DXS7423, DXS7132, DXS10134, DXS10074, DXS10101, DXS10135 in an Italian population sample, using the Mentype ® Argus X-8 PCR Amplification Kit (Biotype). Samples for the study were obtained form 200 unrelated healthy individuals belonging to Calabria (South Italy) population since at least 3 generations.