VNTR

Noun

Meaning

VNTR (plural VNTRs)

(genetics) Initialism of variable number tandem repeat.

Examples

It relied on variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphisms to distinguish various alleles, which were separated on a polyacrylamide gel using an allelic ladder (as opposed to a molecular weight ladder). Source: Internet

Genetic analysis main Variations of VNTR allele lengths in 6 individuals Because a person's DNA contains information that has been passed down relatively unchanged from early ancestors, analysis of DNA is sometimes used for genealogical research. Source: Internet

In allele "c" there are five repeats in the VNTR, and the probe detects a longer fragment between the two restriction sites. Source: Internet

In allele "d" there are only two repeats in the VNTR, so the probe detects a shorter fragment between the same two restriction sites. Source: Internet

The analysis of VNTR alleles continues, but is now usually performed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods. Source: Internet

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