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'strict' avoids common SNPs in primer sequence; 'loose' avoids common SNPs in the 3' end half of the primer
'strict' requires at least 3 mismatches in one primer and 2 mismatches in the other primer; 'loose' also allows 2 and 2 mismatches, or 2 and 1 mismatch