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Short Tandem Repeat

Known as: Sequence Repeat, Simple, Repeat, Simple Sequence, Simple Repetitive Sequences 
A short sequence of DNA, usually 1 to 4 basepairs (a unit of DNA), that is repeated together in a row along the DNA molecule. There is variation from… 
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Microsatellite InstabilitySTR (short terminal repeat, nucleic acid)aspects of radiation effectsphysiological aspects

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Pentanucleotide RepeatsTetranucleotide Repeatspolymorphic microsatellite markers

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Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Effects of seed dispersal, adult tree and seedling density on the spatial genetic structure of regeneration at fine temporal and spatial scales
Several demographic factors can produce family structured patches within natural plant populations, particularly limited seed and… 
2007
2007
HKT 1 ; 5-Like Cation Transporters Linked to Na 1 Exclusion Loci in Wheat , Nax 2 and Kna 1 1 [ OA ]
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) has a greater ability to exclude Na from its leaves and is more salt tolerant than durum wheat… 
2006
2006
Molecular and genomic characterisation of cryptic chromosomal alterations leading to paternal duplication of the 11p15.5 Beckwith-Wiedemann region
Background: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is an overgrowth disorder with increased risk of paediatric tumours. The aetiology… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Correlations between fitness and heterozygosity at allozyme and microsatellite loci in the Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L.
The relationship between heterozygosity at genetic markers (six allozyme and eight microsatellite loci), and fluctuating… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Use of PCR-based methodologies for the determination of DNA diversity between Saccharum varieties
SummaryIn this study, two PCR-based methodologies were evaluated for potential use in the determination of DNA diversity between… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Rapid, high fidelity analysis of simple sequence repeats on an electronically active DNA microchip.
We describe a method for the discrimination of short tandem repeat (STR) alleles based on active microarray hybridization. An… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Molecular diversity at the major cluster of disease resistance genes in cultivated and wild Lactuca spp.
Abstract Diversity was analyzed in wild and cultivated Lactuca germplasm using molecular markers derived from resistance genes of… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Thirteen polymorphic ovine microsatellites.
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
A complex mutable polymorphism located within the fragile X gene
While studying founder chromosomes in the fragile X syndrome, we have unexpectedly found linkage equilibrium to FRAXAC2, an Alu… 
Highly Cited
1982
Highly Cited
1982
Simple repeat sequence in Epstein-Barr virus DNA is transcribed in latent and productive infections
The BamHI K region of Epstein-Barr virus DNA is transcribed in latently infected cells from Burkitt tumors and in growth… 
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