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Gm and Km allotypes in disputed parentage.

E S Sebring, H F Polesky, M S Schanfield

    American Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |March 1, 1979
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    Immunoglobulin allotyping is crucial for paternity testing, excluding falsely accused fathers. This method, especially when combined with other genetic markers, enhances accuracy and identifies rare genetic profiles.

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    Area of Science:

    • Forensic Genetics
    • Immunogenetics

    Background:

    • Paternity testing relies on genetic markers to establish or exclude biological relationships.
    • Immunoglobulin allotyping offers a valuable set of genetic markers for human identification.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of immunoglobulin allotyping in paternity testing.
    • To determine the contribution of immunoglobulin allotyping to excluding falsely accused fathers.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of immunoglobulin allotypes (Gm and Km) in 925 disputed paternity cases.
    • Integration of results with erythrocytic antigen, enzyme, and serum protein tests.

    Main Results:

    • Immunoglobulin allotyping excluded 70 alleged fathers.
    • In 15 cases, immunoglobulin allotyping was the sole basis for exclusion.
    • In 67 cases, exclusion would have been missed without immunoglobulin allotyping beyond ABO, Rh, and MNSs.
    • Identified infrequent haplotypes that could be misinterpreted.

    Conclusions:

    • An extensive panel of immunoglobulin reagents is vital for maximizing exclusions in paternity testing.
    • Immunoglobulin allotyping is essential for accurate paternity determination, especially in complex cases.
    • Gm typing in infants under six months requires careful interpretation due to potential missed direct exclusions.

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