Noun
VNTR (plural VNTRs)
(genetics) Initialism of variable number tandem repeat.
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