microsatellite

in genetics
synonym: short tandem repeat (STR)
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10963
Non-coding segment of DNA consisting of short nucleotide sequences (\(\pu{2\!{-}\! 6}\) base pairs), typically occurring in \(\pu{10\!{-}\! 100}\) consecutive (tandem) repeats.
Notes:
  1. The number of repeats varies between members of any given species.
  2. Microsatellites are used as markers in determining genetic diversity, in identifying important genetic traits, in forensic science, in population studies, and in determining paternity.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 779 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'microsatellite' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10963 RIS BibTex EndNote
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