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Background  Microsatellite (MS) markers have become an important tool for studying the population diversity, evolutionary history and multiplicity of infection (MOI) of malaria parasite infections. MS are typically selected on the basis of being highly polymorphic. However, it is known that the polymorphic potential (mutability) of each marker can vary as much as two orders of magnitude, which radically changes how diversity is represented in the genome from one marker to the next. Over the past decade, approximately 240  Plasmodium vivax  MS have been published, comprising nine major panels of markers. Inconsistent usage of each panel has resulted in a surfeit of descriptive genetic diversity data that are largely incomparable between populations. The objective of this study was to statistically evaluate the quality of individual MS markers in order to validate a refined panel of markers that will provide a balanced picture of  P. vivax  population diversity.    Methods  All previously published data, including genetic diversity indices, MS parameters, and population parameters, were assembled from 18 different global studies into a flat file to facilitate statistical analysis and modelling using JMP® Genomics 6.0 (SAS Institute Inc, Cary, NC, USA). Statistical modeling was employed to down-select markers with extreme variation among the mean number of alleles, expected heterozygosity, maximum repeat length and/or chromosomal location of the repeat. Individual MS were analysed by step-down whole model linear regression and standard least squares fit models, both stratified by annual parasite incidence to identify MS markers with values significantly different from the mean.    Results  Of the 42 MS under evaluation in this study, 18 (nine high priority) were identified as ideal candidates for measuring population diversity between global regions, while five (two high priority) additional markers were identified as candidates for MOI studies.    Conclusions  MS diversity was found to be a function of endemicity and motif structure. Evaluation of individual MS permitted the assembly of a refined panel of markers that can be reliably utilized in the field to compare population structures between global regions.

A call to arms: on refining Plasmodium vivax microsatellite marker panels for comparing global diversity