Abstract
We found a null allele for the marker Afm175xg3, at locus D17S795, due to primer binding failure, which makes this polymorphic marker unsuitable for genetic and forensic studies. This problem can be overcome by designing two new primers.
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Mochi, M., Valentino, M.L. & Montagna, P. A null allele for the Afm175xg3 marker at locus D17S795 caused by a primer binding failure. Int J Leg Med 109, 104–106 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01355528
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