Abstract:
Several variant alleles of the HumD21Sli locus have only been reported in Australasian population samples. Fifteen such
alleles were observed in Caucasian and Australian Aborigine sub-population databases compiled from residents of the state of
Western Australia. Each variant was sequenced to authenticate the allelic designation and determine the structural conformation.
Nine novel structural variants are described, The structure of the repeat region of these rare alleles combined with the STR
designation brings aspects of the HumD21 S II nomenclature guidelines into question, in particular the designation of common
incomplete repeats (or "0.2's"). The conformation of the sequences provides evidence in support of a genetic relationship
between the Australian Aborigine and the Papuan people.
