Nature

Comparison of short tandem repeat and variable number tandem repeat genetic markers for quantitative determination of allogeneic bone marrow transplant engraftment

Variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) were among the first genetic markers used to quantitate bone marrow transplant engraftment. The limitations of PCR-based VNTR markers in distinguishing some ...
newswise

Evaluation of a quantitative PCR-based method for chimerism analysis of Japanese donor/recipient pairs

Abstract: Chimerism analysis is a surrogate indicator of graft rejection or relapse after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Although short tandem repeat PCR (STR-PCR) is the ...
Nature

The RSD code: proposal for a nomenclature of allelic configurations in STR-PCR-based chimerism testing after allogeneic stem cell transplantation

We have recognized a number of problems, inherent in the STR-PCR technology, which may affect the eligibility of markers for chimerism testing and the accuracy of quantitative analysis. These are as ...
Labroots

STR Genotyping for Human Sample Identification

Human sample identification is an essential element of many research projects employing human cells, tissues, or mixtures. Identification may be required to track and confirm sample provenance for ...