Allele frequencies for twelve STR loci in two Bulgarianpopulations: Bulgarians and Karakachani

摘要

The allele frequencies of 12 STRs (D2S1338, D3S1358, D5S818, D8S1179,D16S539, D18S51, D19S433, D21S11, FGA, TH01, TPDX, VWA) from two Bulgarian pop-ulation samples are presented: ethnic Bulgarians and Karakachani. The descent of Karaka-chani is not known. They are regarded as descendants of an older Balkan population, or thatthey may have nearer genetic relationships to the Aromuns. Using the allele frequencies ofthe 12 STR polymorphisms, the genetic relationships of Bulgarians and Karakachani to otherBalkan populations have been studied. The results are compared with other population data,including two Aromun populations. While the Bulgarians show nearer relationships to otherSouth Slavonian populations, there are no hints for nearer relationships between the Karaka-chani and other Balkan populations, especially the Aromuns. So, based on the 12 STRs, thereis no indication for a closer relationship between Karakachani and Aromuns.