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Optimization of zygosity determination by questionnaire and DNA genotyping in Chinese adolescent twins.
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Twin Research & Human Genetics . Apr2010, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p194-200. 7p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The main aim of this study was to develop and optimize a questionnaire-based zygosity determination method in Chinese adolescent twins. Participants were 471 pairs of same-sex twins (345 monozygotic, 126 dizygotic) with a mean age of 14.56 years (SD=2.62). A second sample was recruited for cross-validation, including 382 pairs of same-sex twins (261 monozygotic, 121 dizygotic) with a mean age of 12.53 years (SD=2.22). The questionnaire consisted of 12 questions dealing with co-twin similarity or frequency of confusion. Two means were put forward to improve the predictive accuracy of the questionnaire--adding parent-reports to the analysis, and using a 2-point rather than 3-point response format. DNA genotyping was performed on nine short tandem repeat loci, with an estimated zygosity classification accuracy very close to 100%. The validity of all questionnaires was assessed by being compared to the results of DNA analysis. Results of stepwise logistic regression analysis showed that the predictive accuracy of the 3-point self-reported questionnaire is 83.8%. Using parent-reports and 2-point scale led to 3.9% and 4.6% increase in predictive accuracy, respectively. When using the parent-reports and children's self-reports jointly, the predictive accuracy was enhanced to 90.6%. For the cross-validation, the equations and cut-offs derived from the first sample led to an acceptable accuracy (91.3%) in the second sample. In conclusion, the method we developed can be used in future studies among Chinese adolescent twins. Multiple-rater and 2-point response format were suggested for all twin studies for enhancing the predictive accuracy of questionnaires. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18324274
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Twin Research & Human Genetics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 49194344
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1375/twin.13.2.194