The X-chromosomal short tandem repeats analysis in Thai population

Human variations in the X chromosome are useful tools in studying human genetic diversity and individual identification. Five X chromosomal short tandem repeats (X-STRs) multiplex system (DXS8378, DXS101, HPRTB, DXS8377 and DXS10011) were amplified in one single polymerase chain reaction. ...

Author : Wittawat Chantkran, Budsaba Rerkamnuaychoke
Keyword : X chromosome, short tandem repeats, multiplex PCR, Thai population, forensics
Category : Original Articles

The basic concepts of carcinogenesis

The aetiology of developing cancer consists of genetic and epigenetic mutations, DNA damage, genome instability, cancer stem cells, infectious agents, and carcinogens. However, carcinogenesis is a complex multistep process associated with various hereditary and environmental factors. ...

Author : Wittawat Chantkran
Keyword : carcinogen, carcinogenesis, epigenetics, genome instability, mutation
Category : Review Articles