U4

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U4 is a mitochondrial (maternal) haplogroup downstream of U4'9, formed about 12,800 years ago, defined by 6 mutations; TheYtree curates 85 sub-clades and 892 samples under this lineage (Personal 37 / Scientific 60 / Ancient 795).

Key facts

Upstream lineageU4'9

Downstream sub-clades85

Defining mutations6

TMRCA~12,800 yr · 12.8 kya

AliasesYFull U4 · FTDNA U4

Samples

892Samples in lineage

37Personal

60Scientific

795Ancient

Russia 167Ukraine 50中国 45Hungary 37Germany 24Kazakhstan 17United Kingdom 17

Representative ancient samples (aDNA)

M4 HRR3225898 石人子沟 Shirenzigou_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 380-200 BCE新疆 Xinjiang380-200 BCEaDNA
M15-2 HRR3225896 石人子沟 Shirenzigou_IA 铁器时代 Iron Age 760–478 BCE新疆 Xinjiang760–478 BCEaDNA
L4828 HRR3225830 南湾 Nanwan_BA 青铜时代 Bronze Age 1405-1260 BCE新疆 Xinjiang1405-1260 BCEaDNA
LUI019 Finland_EuraLuistari 1169-1274 CEEura Luistari, Satakunta1169-1274 CEaDNA

FAQ

What is haplogroup U4?

When did U4 form?

U4 formed about 12,800 years ago.

Where are U4 samples mainly from?

TheYtree curates 892 samples under this lineage, mainly from Russia、Ukraine、中国.

How do I attach my sample to U4?

Register and use the Free Submit tool to submit your maternal haplogroup or mutations; it will be placed on the corresponding maternal tree.

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