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Computation of identity by descent probabilities conditional on DNA markers via a Monte Carlo Markov Chain method
Genetics Selection Evolution
  • Miguel Perez-Enciso, Universitat de Lleida
  • Luis Varona, Universitat de Lleida
  • Max F. Rothschild, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2000
DOI
10.1186/1297-9686-32-5-467
Abstract

The accurate estimation of the probability of identity by descent (IBD) at loci or genome positions of interest is paramount to the genetic study of quantitative and disease resistance traits. We present a Monte Carlo Markov Chain method to compute IBD probabilities between individuals conditional on DNA markers and on pedigree information. The IBDs can be obtained in a completely general pedigree at any genome position of interest, and all marker and pedigree information available is used. The method can be split into two steps at each iteration. First, phases are sampled using current genotypic configurations of relatives and second, crossover events are simulated conditional on phases. Internal track is kept of all founder origins and crossovers such that the IBD probabilities averaged over replicates are rapidly obtained. We illustrate the method with some examples. First, we show that all pedigree information should be used to obtain line origin probabilities in F2 crosses. Second, the distribution of genetic relationships between half and full sibs is analysed in both simulated data and in real data from an F2 cross in pigs.

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This is an article from Genetics Selection Evolution 32 (2000): 467, doi:10.1186/1297-9686-32-5-467. Posted with permission.

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INRA, EDP Sciences
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Citation Information
Miguel Perez-Enciso, Luis Varona and Max F. Rothschild. "Computation of identity by descent probabilities conditional on DNA markers via a Monte Carlo Markov Chain method" Genetics Selection Evolution Vol. 32 (2000) p. 467 - 482
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/max-rothschild/34/