Population genetics of the STR loci HUMCSF1PO, HUMF13A01, HUMFES/FPS and D12S391 in Asturias (northern 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 HUMCSF1PO, HUMF13A01. HUMFES/FPS and D12S391 in a population sampl e from Asturias (northern Spain). No deviation from the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was detected in any of the four markers investigated and there was no evidence or association between the alleles of these loci. Statistical analysis was also carried out to ob tain some parameters of medico-legal interest and comparative studies were carried out with other populations studied to date for these loci. The Astu rian sample does not differ substantially from other Caucasian and Spanish populations. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.