Abo glycosyltransferase sequence polymorphism

摘要

Methods and reagents for determining an individual's genotype at the ABO locus with respect to newly discovered polymorphisms are provided. These methods and reagents facilitate typing tissue for determining individual identity and has application in the field of forensic science. The novel reagents are oligonucleotides comprising a nucleotide sequence at least about 10 nucleotides in length, which is contained in a specified nucleotide sequence enompassing the newly discovered polymorphic site, or a complement thereof. Kits for determining the said genotypes are also provided.