Title

Identification Of Forensically Relevant Body Fluids Using A Panel Of Differentially Expressed Micrornas

Keywords

Body fluid identification; Forensic science; MicroRNA (miRNA)

Abstract

Numerous studies have demonstrated the ability to identify the body fluid origin of forensic biological stains using messenger RNA (mRNA) profiling. However, the size of the amplimer used in these assays may not be ideal for use with degraded or compromised samples frequently encountered in forensic casework. Therefore, a novel approach to body fluid identification through the use of microRNA (miRNA) profiling was developed. MicroRNAs are only 20-25 bases in length and may be more suitable for use with degraded or environmentally compromised biological samples. We have identified a set of nine differentially expressed miRNAs that permit the identification of the body fluid origin of forensic biological stains using as little as 50 pg of total RNA. © 2009 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Publication Title

Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series

Volume

2

Issue

1

Number of Pages

503-504

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsigss.2009.08.184

Socpus ID

70649111298 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/70649111298

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