[Calculation of the avuncular index]

Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2011 Dec;27(6):421-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To introduce the method of avuncular index (AI) calculation.

Methods: Identity by decent coefficient, coancestry coefficient and AI law were employed in identification of uncle-niece relationship, when autosomal STR loci were detected to determine controversial uncle-niece relationship.

Results: The results of AI calculation were coincidental using identity by descent coefficien, coancestry coefficient and AI law.

Conclusion: The results are coincidental using three methods in the different situations. AI index is higher with participation of children's mother.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Alleles*
  • Chromosomes, Human / genetics*
  • Family
  • Female
  • Forensic Genetics / methods
  • Genotype
  • Heterozygote
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Genetic*
  • Paternity*
  • Probability
  • Tandem Repeat Sequences / genetics