Analysis of the human apolipoprotein B gene 3 hypervariable region among UAE nationals

ABSTRACT

With the aim of identifying a multi-marker system for DNA "fingerprinting" in the UAE population, we have explored the potential value of a highly polymorphic marker localised 100 base pairs after the end of the human apolipoprotein B gene. This genetic marker is more polymorphic in the indigenous UAE population than in any other part of the world where it has been studied because of unique patterns of allele distribution. It will therefore be quite useful for population genetic studies, and it can certainly be part of a multi-system for DNA "fingerprinting" in the UAE