Sequence polymorphism of mitochondrial D-loop DNA in the Taiwanese Han population.

abstract：:Forensic samples are commonly influenced by various environmental factors, including ultraviolet (UV) irradiation; thus, forensic applications of DNA repair (e.g., PreCR™, Restorase®) have been investigated, focusing on short tandem repeat typing. However, current DNA-based examinations are used for both human and bod...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ohta J,Noda N,Minegishi S,Sakurada K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many studies in the forensic field have reported that analysis of DNA methylation is the most reliable method of predicting age. In a previous study, 5 CpG sites located in ELOVL2, FHL2, KLF14, C1orf132 and TRIM59 genes were tested for age prediction purposes in blood, saliva and buccal swab samples from Korean indivi...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Dias HC,Cordeiro C,Pereira J,Pinto C,Real FC,Cunha E,Manco L

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past ten years, there has been a significant increase in the amount of formulations containing anabolic androgenic steroids apprehended worldwide. A considerable amount of these illicit preparations is falsified imposing a series of challenges for the analytical identification of alleged active ingredients du...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Berneira LM,de Freitas SC,da Silva CC,Machado AM,de Pereira CMP,Dos Santos MAZ

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 39-year-old woman was found dead at home. She was single, foreign national, chronic alcoholic, and had given shelter to a compatriot for three days. This man found the deceased in her bed, after a night of heavy drinking. The emergency medical team observed numerous recent blue ecchymoses of the upper limbs. Because...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Dedouit F,Piercecchi-Marti MD,Leonetti G,Rougé D,Telmon N

更新日期：2012-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The present report describes the unexpected death of a 6-month-old female infant who had been clinically diagnosed with Joubert syndrome. This is a relatively rare congenital neurological disorder characterized by hypoplasia/aplasia of cerebellar vermis, which transmits information from the body to the cerebellum, and...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ishikawa T,Zhu BL,Li DR,Zhao D,Michiue T,Maeda H

更新日期：2008-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：:In a differential study to distinguish bruises from putrefactive discoloration, glycophorin A, a component of the erythrocyte membrane, was extracted from discolored skins and detected by immunological methods utilizing an anti-glycophorin A serum. Skin samples of 18 bruises, 8 postmortem hypostasises and 7 putrefacti...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Kibayashi K,Hamada K,Honjyo K,Tsunenari S

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid's (GHB's) natural presence in the body has made the interpretation of its levels a challenging task for the forensic toxicologist. This study was designed to measure endogenous GHB levels in antemortem urine and blood samples. The range detected in urine was from 34 to 575 microg/dl and in bl...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Elian AA

更新日期：2002-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant tissue samples may sometimes be the only source of biological material for forensic investigations, including identification of individuals or paternity testing. However, in use of such samples, uncertainties due to microsatellite instability (MSI) and loss of heterozygosity (LOH) often associated with neopl...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Vauhkonen H,Hedman M,Vauhkonen M,Kataja M,Sipponen P,Sajantila A

更新日期：2004-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The exposition to heavy metal-rich airborne due to fire practicing has forced to the development of heavy metal-free environmental ammunition primers all over the world. Here we characterize the GSR elements present in the Brazilian lead-free ammunition produced by Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC) and commercia...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Martiny A,Campos AP,Sader MS,Pinto AL

更新日期：2008-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:In literature, cases of nutmeg abuse have been described repeatedly, but only one fatal case of poisoning was reported [1]. In the present case, myristicin (4 microg/ml) was detected for the first time in the postmortal serum of a 55-year-old woman. Identification was achieved with the aid of UV-VIS spectroscopy and T...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Stein U,Greyer H,Hentschel H

更新日期：2001-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarettes are consumer products with a broad market-driven orientation. In order to satisfy the different needs of smokers, cigarette trademarks with different aroma, taste and appearance are available on the market. In this study near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in combination with chemometrics was applied in order ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Omar J,Slowikowski B,Boix A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies testing the Willems method of age estimation with gender-specific scores on different population groups have reported consistently more accurate results over other methods. Not enough is known about the validity of Willems non-gender specific scores. AIM:The present study aimed to compare the accura...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Hegde S,Patodia A,Dixit U

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Age at death estimation is of major importance for the forensic scientist. Currently, various methods have used macroscopic osseous criteria for articular surfaces. Particularly in the pelvis, articular surfaces are used to classify bone evolution and age. The objective was to assess coxal bone computed to...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ferrant O,Rougé-Maillart C,Guittet L,Papin F,Clin B,Fau G,Telmon N

更新日期：2009-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study it is demonstrated that human odor collected from items recovered at a post-blast scene can be evaluated using human scent specific canine teams to locate and identify individuals who have been in contact with the improvised explosive device (IED) components and/or the delivery vehicle. The purpose of th...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Curran AM,Prada PA,Furton KG

更新日期：2010-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In Finland about one-half of the fatal traffic accidents are investigated by special Boards of Inquiry. The cumulating data serves multidisciplinary sciences, juridical and insurance purposes and legislation. The participating physicians benefit from the systematic work of the Boards in many ways. As an example of the...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Karkola K

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to analyse a wide range of xenobiotics and their metabolites present in biological fluids, NMR spectroscopy can be used. A large variety of xenobiotics (therapeutic agents, pesticides, solvents, alcohols) can be characterized and quantitated directly, without sample preparation. NMR investigations were applie...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Imbenotte M,Azaroual N,Cartigny B,Vermeersch G,Lhermitte M

更新日期：2003-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The mass spectrum of the drug of abuse 2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine (2,5-DMA) is characterized by an imine fragment base peak at m/z 44 and additional fragments at m/z 151/152 for the dimethoxybenzyl cation and radical cation, respectively. Five positional ring isomers of dimethoxyamphetamines (DMA) have an isomeric relat...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Maher HM,Awad T,DeRuiter J,Clark CR

更新日期：2009-11-20 00:00:00

abstract：:With the constantly increasing sensitivity and robustness of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry-based instruments combined with enhanced reproducibility as well as mass accuracy and resolution, LC-MS(/MS) has become an integral part of sports drug testing programs particularly concerning the detection of peptide ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Thevis M,Thomas A,Schänzer W

更新日期：2011-12-10 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of death of a young man due to airway obstruction in the course of angioedema (Quincke's edema). Type I hereditary angioedema due to C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency had been diagnosed in the man while he was alive. The information concerning the man's health state was given in the Public Prosecutor's deci...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Arkuszewski P,Meissner E,Szram S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report about a fatal cytisine intoxication in a 20-year-old man who, according to his mother, had drunken tea prepared from plant material of Laburnum anagyroides with the toxic pyridine-like alkaloid as ingredient, which exhibits pharmacological effects similar to nicotine. Using a liquid chromatographic-mass spec...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Musshoff F,Madea B

更新日期：2009-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study we demonstrate the use of Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART) as a powerful tool for detection of nonoxynol in vaginal fluid post contact with a condom, enabling rapid tracing and added evidences in sexual assault crimes. Vaginal fluid was sampled using cotton swabs and glass rods and m...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Proni G,Cohen P,Huggins LA,Nesnas N

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article describes a selective gas chromatographic method for the resolution and quantification of phenoperidine and its two metabolites, pethidine (meperidine) and norpethidine (normeperidine). Drugs and SKF 525 A, the internal standard, are separated from plasma by solvent extraction under alkaline conditions. T...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Kintz P,Godelar B,Mangin P,Lugnier AA,Chaumont AJ

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visible absorption spectra were recorded for single textile fibers using a microspectrophotometer based on a liquid crystal tunable filter. Spectra compared well with results from a conventional instrument. Some advantages include very fast and simple sample preparation and easy comparison of multiple fibers at the sa...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Markstrom LJ,Mabbott GA

更新日期：2011-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to determine the chronology of third molar mineralization and to establish Austrian reference data. Therefore, a cross-sectional study was undertaken by evaluating 610 panoramic radiographs in order to assess the mineralization status of the mandibular third molars of Austrian male and...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Meinl A,Tangl S,Huber C,Maurer B,Watzek G

更新日期：2007-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and seventy nine cases of acute poisoning constituting 1.1% of all admissions to the medical unit over 3 years were analysed. Eighty-three per cent of the patients were under 30 years of age and 72% were males. The common agents were: OP insecticides in 51%, kerosene oil in 12%, rat poison in 8% and drugs ...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Senanayake N,Karalliedde L

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study of subjects in drug rehabilitation programs, cocaine and cocaine metabolite levels were determined in the hair of 75 subjects who had produced cocaine-positive urine results. The hair was analyzed after being washed with the 3.75 h wash procedure developed by this laboratory. In addition, results of testing...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Cairns T,Hill V,Schaffer M,Thistle W

更新日期：2004-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Extrapleural hematoma is a rare condition in which blood is present in the extrapleural space, which sometimes causes death due to respiratory failure. Although a single low-density stripe, called a "displaced extrapleural fat sign," can be detected in chest computed tomographic (CT) scans, no reports have confirmed t...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Ezaki J,Ro A,Kibayashi K

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes an innovative application of a well-established method of age determination. The conventional method of aspartic acid racemization (AAR) is based on estimation of the d-l-aspartic acid ratio in slow turnover tissues, such as tooth tissue, to reflect the age of an individual. This method has been r...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Arany S,Ohtani S

更新日期：2011-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first report of an ongoing study of insect succession on carrion carried out in Medellín, Colombia, using pigs (Sus scrofa) as a model to determine the insect sequence over 207 days. During this period, 2314 insects belonging to the following orders and families were collected: Diptera: Calliphoridae, Musc...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Wolff M,Uribe A,Ortiz A,Duque P

更新日期：2001-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have indicated that metal particles remain on bone after sharp force injury or gunshot and that their detection by scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS) could greatly help in tool identification. However, the presence of metal particles on bone surfaces in th...

journal_title：Forensic science international

authors： Pechníková M,Porta D,Mazzarelli D,Rizzi A,Drozdová E,Gibelli D,Cattaneo C

更新日期：2012-11-30 00:00:00