Notes: The authors generated population data for 10 STR loci using the SGM Plus^® kit plus the Penta E and Penta D loci using the PowerPlex^®16 System. For Penta E and Penta D analysis, DNA was collected from 91 unrelated individuals in South Poland and isolated using phenol:chloroform extraction, followed by Microcon^® concentration. One nanogram of DNA was amplified, and amplified products were detected using an ABI PRISM^® 310 Genetic Analyzer. (3853)

Notes: Population data for 247 unrelated Chinese individuals in Hong Kong were determined using the PowerPlex^® 16 System. DNA was extracted using Chelex^® resin, and 1ng was amplified. Amplified products were detected using the ABI PRISM^® 310 genetic Analyzer. (3830)

Notes: The authors determined allele frequencies for the Penta E and Penta D loci in 269 unrelated Austrian Caucasians using the PowerPlex^® 16 System. DNA was purified from blood samples using a Qiagen kit, and 1ng of DNA was amplified using a GeneAmp^® PCR System 9600 as directed by the manufacturer. Amplified products were detected using an ABI PRISM^® 310 Genetic Analyzer. (3851)

Notes: The PowerPlex^® 16 System was used to generate population data for 196 unrelated individuals from northern, central and southern Tunisia. Blood was collected on FTA^® paper, and DNA was extracted and amplified as directed by the manufacturer. Amplified products were detected using the ABI PRISM^® 310 Genetic Analyzer. (3835)

Notes: The authors performed a population study using the PowerPlex^® 16 System. (2277)

Notes: The PowerPlex^® 16 System was used in a concordance study involving more than 500 population database samples that included African Americans, Bahamians, and Southwestern Hispanics. Samples were typed using PowerPlex^® 16 and the Profiler Plus™ and COfiler™ kits. The results show that the primers used in these systems are reliable for typing reference samples destined for use in CODIS. (2253)

Notes: The authors report use of the PowerPlex^® 16 System for STR analysis of DNA from skeletal remains. (2279)

Notes: This study reports that the primers used in the PowerPlex^® 16 System are reliable for typing reference samples that are used in the FBI CODIS database. The authors also report allele frequency data for the Penta D and Penta E loci. (2275)

Notes: In this study, the amplification and typing conditions for the 13 core CODIS loci and their forensic applicability were evaluated. These loci are CSF1PO, FGA, TH01, TPOX, vWA, D3S1358, D5S818, D7S820, D8S1179, D13S317, D16S539, D18S51, and D21S11. The PowerPlex^® Systems were evaluated, along with other commercially available STR typing systems. (2267)

Notes: These authors present the results of the 2000 and 2001 Paternity Testing Workshops, which were held to compare DNA typing results and laboratory practices between laboratories. Participating labs received a questionnaire about their processes and blood samples for DNA analysis. The results were compiled, and 91% (2000) and 86% (2001) of labs used PCR-based methods for DNA typing, and typing errors occurred in 0.3% (2000) and 0.1% (2001) of the submitted results. The PCR-based STR-typing kits used in this study included the PowerPlex® 16 System and F13A01, FESFPS, F13B, LPL Multiplex (Fluorescein). (3834)