Full-Length Mitochondrial DNA Dataset from Eight Family Pedigrees

A nanopore-based third-generation sequencing dataset contains full-length mitochondrial DNA sequences from 106 samples across eight distinct family pedigrees. The data includes sequencing metrics, alignment statistics, NUMT analysis, and pedigree charts to validate the method for forensic identification. The dataset was created by Suhua Zhang and last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Validating nanopore sequencing methods for full-length mtDNA amplification using sequencing metrics and alignment statistics.
• Analyzing nuclear mitochondrial DNA segments (NUMTs) to assess interference in mtDNA studies.
• Studying maternal lineage inheritance patterns across generations using pedigree charts and sample data.
• Benchmarking forensic identification techniques with data from eight distinct family structures.

Strengths

• Dataset includes 106 sequenced samples, providing a substantial sample size for analysis.
• Data spans eight distinct family pedigrees, enabling the study of inheritance across complex structures.
• Contains multiple analysis types including NUMT analysis and pedigree charts for method validation.

Limitations

• Exact row counts and specific column names are not provided by any source, limiting precise structural understanding.
• Sources disagree on tags; one includes format tags (ZIP, Excel) while others use domain tags, indicating inconsistent metadata.

Provenance

Source

Suhua Zhang

Collection Method

Nanopore-based third-generation sequencing (TGS) using a single primer pair for full-length mtDNA amplification.

Time Range

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Freshness

2026-03-25

Geography

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