Allele frequency distribution of the STR loci HUMTPOX, HUMTH01 and HUMVWA in asturias (North Spain)

In order to use genetic loci in forensic identity testing, some population data are needed. This paper presents a report of allele frequency data for the loci HUMTH01, HUMTPOX and HUMVWA in a population sample from Northern S pain. No deviation from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was detected in any of the three markers investigated and there was no evidence of association betwee n the alleles of these loci. Statistical analysis was also carried out to obtain some parameters of medi colegal interest and comparative studies were carried out with other popula tions studied to date fur these five loci. The Asturian sample doe, not dif fer substantially from other Caucasian and Spanish populations.