title: Y chromosome haplogroup diversity in a Mestizo population of Nicaragua.
abstract: Y chromosome single nucleotide polymorphisms (Y-SNPs) are indispensable markers for haplogroup determination. Since Y chromosome haplogroups show a high specific geographical distribution, they play a major role in population genetics but can also benefit forensic investigations. Although haplogroup prediction methods based on Y chromosome short tandem repeats (Y-STRs) exist and are frequently used, precaution is required in this regard. In this study we determine the Y chromosome haplogroups of a Nicaraguan population using several Y-SNP multiplex reactions. Y chromosome haplogroups have been predicted before, but our results show that a confirmation with Y-SNP typings is necessary. These results have revealed a 4.8% of error in haplogroup prediction based on Y-STR haplotypes using Athey's Haplogroup Predictor. The Nicaraguan Mestizo population displays a majority of Eurasian lineages, mainly represented by haplogroup R-M207 (46.7%). Other Eurasian lineages have been observed, especially J-P209 (13.3%), followed by I-M170 (3.6%) and G-M201 (1.8%). Haplogroup E-P170 was also observed in 15.2% of the sample, particularly subhaplogroup E1b1b1-M35. Finally, the Native American haplogroup Q-M242 was found in 15.2% of the sample, with Q1a3a-M3 being the most frequent.
authors: Laboratory of Forensic Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, Spain. cnunezdo@gmail.com
authors: Carolina
authors: C
authors: Núñez
authors: Maria
authors: M
authors: Geppert
authors: Miriam
authors: M
authors: Baeta
authors: Lutz
authors: L
authors: Roewer
authors: Begoña
authors: B
authors: Martínez-Jarreta
mesh_terms: D041322:Chromosomes, Human, Y; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000235:genetics*; D005787:Gene Frequency; D056426:Genetic Loci; D005828:Genetics, Population; D006239:Haplotypes; D006801:Humans; D018895:Microsatellite Repeats; D060885:Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction; D009527:Nicaragua; D020641:Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide