Title

Mrna And Microrna For Body Fluid Identification

Keywords

Blood; Body fluid identification; Confirmatory test; Forensic science; Menstrual blood; Messenger RNA (mRNA); MicroRNA (miRNA); Presumptive test; Saliva; Semen; Skin; Sweat; Urine; Vaginal secretion

Abstract

Analysis of biological evidence typically begins with a preliminary screening for the presence of biological fluids. Conventional enzymatic and immunological assays are of limited specificity and cannot conclusively identify the presence of several common biological fluids. RNA profiling is a new method for the identification of forensically relevant biological fluids such as blood, saliva, semen, vaginal secretions, menstrual blood, and sweat. This article provides an overview of the use of both messenger RNA and microRNA profiling. The results of these studies are promising and suggest the future role of molecular-based approaches for the routine identification of the source of forensic biological evidence.

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Publication Title

Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences: Second Edition

Number of Pages

402-408

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-382165-2.00069-6

Socpus ID

85043295602 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85043295602

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