Zygosity (DNA)

Zygosity typing based on micro-satellite markers, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP), or variable number (short) tandem repeats (VNTRs).

In NTR projects YC_ACTIONBB1_1, YC_ACTIONBB1_2, YC_ACTIONBB2, and YC_ACTIONBB3, YC_BS1, YC_BS2, YC_BS3, YC_DSC, YE_FITNSS, YE_ATTEF1, YE_ATTEF2, YE_ATTEF3, YC_ADHMI, and YE_COG18, as well as in the majority of the YNTR families (collection ongoing outside of mentioned subprojects), DNA is collected by buccal swabs. Zygosity typing was initially based on micro-satellite markers or relatively small numbers of SNPs and is now based on a larger number of SNPs and some repeat polymorphisms in a set of candidate genes. Different sets of SNPs and variable number tandem repeats (VNTRs) in candidate genes have been used over time (see: https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2012.118). Besides, in NTR projects YS_3, YS_5, YS_7, YS_10, YS_12, YS_TRIP1_2, YS_TRIP3, YS_TRIP4, YS_TRIP5, YS_TRIP7, YS_TRIP10, and YS_TRIP12, parent-reported zygosity confirmation by DNA/blood testing was included in the survey. In NTR projects YC_DSC and YC_ADHMRI, mother-reported zygosity confirmation by DNA/blood testing was included in the telephone interview, and in NTR projects YS_DHBQ14 and YS_DHBW16, self-reported zygosity confirmation by DNA/blood testing was included in the survey as well.

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  • Young Netherlands Twin Register

  • YS_3
  •   MC FC
    36 months   From 1990-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_5
  •   MC
    5.0 years   From 1994-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_7
  •   MC FC
    7.0 years   From 1995-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_10
  •   MC FC
    9.0 - 10.0 years   From 1997-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_12
  •   MC FC
    12.0 years   From 1998-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_DHBQ14
  •   CC
    14.0 years   From 2005-01-01 to 2013-01-01

  • YS_DHBQ16
  •   CC
    16.0 years   From 2005-01-01 to 2013-01-01

  • YC_ACTION BB1_1
  •   C
    10.0 - 13.0 years   From 2014-01-01 to 2015-01-01

  • YC_ACTION BB1_2
  •   C
    10.0 - 13.0 years   From 2014-01-01 to 2015-01-01

  • YC_ACTION BB2
  •   C
    6.0 - 11.0 years   From 2015-01-01 to 2015-01-01

  • YC_ACTION - BB3
  •   C
    6.0 - 13.0 years   From 2016-01-01 to 2017-01-01

  • YC_BS1
  •   C
    9.0 years   From 2005-01-01 to 2005-01-01

  • YC_BS2
  •   C
    12.0 years   From 2007-01-01 to 2009-01-01

  • YC_BS3
  •   C
    17.0 years   From 2012-01-01 to 2014-01-01

  • YC_DSC
  •   MC C
    10.0 - 13.0 years   From 2002-01-01 to 2005-01-01

  • YE_FITNSS
  •   C
    16.0 - 18.0 years   From 2012-01-01 to 2014-01-01

  • YE_ATTEF1
  •   C
    5.0 - 6.0 years   From 1995-01-01 to 1996-01-01

  • YE_ATTEF2
  •   C
    12.0 years   From 2002-01-01 to 2004-01-01

  • YE_ATTEF3
  •   C
    15.0 - 23.0 years   From 2007-01-01 to 2010-01-01

  • YC_ADHMRI
  •   MC C
    15.0 years   From 2003-01-01 to 2007-01-01

  • YE_COG18
  •   C
    18.0 years   From 2004-01-01 to 2006-01-01

  • YS_TRIP age 1-2
  •   MC
    24 months - 38.0 years   From 2008-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_TRIP age 3
  •   MC FC
    36 months   From 1991-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_TRIP age 4
  •   MC FC
    4.0 years   From 1998-01-01 to 2011-01-01

  • YS_TRIP age 5
  •   MC FC
    5.0 years   From 1991-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_TRIP age 7
  •   MC FC
    7.0 years   From 1998-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_TRIP age 10
  •   MC FC
    9.0 - 10.0 years   From 1998-01-01 (ongoing)

  • YS_TRIP age 12
  •   MC FC
    12.0 years   From 1998-01-01 (ongoing)

    Mode of collection MeasurementsAndTests    Biological sample/measurement
    Analysis unit Individual
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