title: Forensic Casework Applications Using Y-PLEX™ 6 and Y-PLEX™ 5 Systems.
abstract: Analysis for Y-chromosome short tandem repeat (Y-STR) loci has become a useful tool in resolving difficult cases, particularly with evidence samples containing mixtures of male and female DNA. The Y-PLEX™ 6 and Y-PLEX™ 5 systems have been validated and used in forensic cases. A total of 188 samples, which included 127 evidence samples, have been analyzed using Y-PLEX™ 6 and Y-PLEX™ 5 systems. The evidence sample types included fingernails, sperm, epithelial cells, blood, and tissue. The results from five cases are discussed. The results from Y-PLEX™ 6 kits have accepted in several jurisdictions throughout the United States.
authors.affiliation: ReliaGene Technologies, Inc., New Orleans, LA, USA.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Sinha
keywords: DNA typing; Y-Plex; Y-STR; Y-chromosome; forensic casework