OBJECTIVETo investigate the polymorphisms distribution of genes related with mental diseases, such as proline dehydrogenase gene (PRODH) and serotonin 2A(5-HT(2A)) receptor gene, among Korean-Chinese and Han nationality in Chinese Yanbian area.

METHODSBy utilizing techniques of polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP), the polymorphisms for -1945 region of the PRODH gene and -1438 region of the 5-HT(2A) receptor gene were analyzed.

RESULTSThe PRODH genotype frequencies of MM, Mm and mm in Korean-Chinese population were 61.4%,34.4%,4.2% respectively, the allele frequencies were 0.786 for M and 0.214 for m respectively, and those in Han population were 55.2%,38.5%,6.3%, 0.745 and 0.255 respectively. The 5-HT(2A) receptor gene genotype frequencies of AA, AG and GG in Korean-Chinese population were 15.6%,67.7%,16.7% respectively, the allele frequencies were 0.495 for A and 0.505 for G respectively, and those in Han population were 11.5%,65.6%,22.9%, 0.443 for A and 0.557 for G.

CONCLUSIONAll of the genotype distribution of both loci in Chinese Korean and Han nationality in Yanbian area meet Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, and show stronger ability in human identity. The data obtained can be used in human identity, paternity testing and Chinese Korean ethnic group study.