Faizov Bekzhan, Bukayev Alizhan, Sabitov Zhaxylyk, Zhabagin Maxat
National Center for Biotechnology, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Research Institute for Jochi Ulus Studies, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan.
Data Brief. 2024 Feb 9;53:110160. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110160. eCollection 2024 Apr.
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of 23 Y-STR data for the Merkit clan, a subgroup within the Kerey tribe of the Kazakh people. A total of 64 complete haplotypes were generated using the PowerPlex Y23 System. The data obtained using 23 Y-STR markers has been submitted to the Y Chromosome Haplotype Reference Database (YHRD) at yhrd.org, which will significantly enhance the forensic database for the Kazakh population in Kazakhstan. The research focuses on the distribution of haplotypes within the clan and their genealogical lines, which were visualized using a Median-joining network and Multidimensional scaling plot. The study identifies four distinct haplogroup clusters, revealing important insights into the genetic makeup and historical lineage of the Merkits. This dataset not only enriches our understanding of Kazakh genetic structure but also holds significant value for anthropological and population genetic research, as well as for forensic genetics. This work bridges a notable gap in genetic research on the Merkit clan, contributing to a deeper understanding of Central Asian nomadic tribes.
本研究对哈萨克族克列伊部落的一个分支—— Merkit氏族的23个Y染色体短串联重复序列（Y-STR）数据进行了全面分析。使用PowerPlex Y23系统共生成了64个完整单倍型。利用23个Y-STR标记获得的数据已提交至yhrd.org的Y染色体单倍型参考数据库（YHRD），这将显著增强哈萨克斯坦哈萨克族人群的法医数据库。该研究聚焦于氏族内单倍型的分布及其谱系，通过中介连接网络和多维尺度图进行可视化呈现。研究识别出四个不同的单倍群簇，揭示了关于Merkit氏族基因构成和历史谱系的重要见解。该数据集不仅丰富了我们对哈萨克族基因结构的理解，而且对人类学和群体遗传学研究以及法医遗传学具有重要价值。这项工作填补了Merkit氏族基因研究中的显著空白，有助于更深入地了解中亚游牧部落。
