Relationship between DNA degradation and postmortem interval of corrupt corpse.
- Author:
Guang-hua LUO
1
;
Yu-chuan CHEN
;
Jian-ding CHENG
;
Jang-feng WANG
;
Cui-lian GAO
Author Information
1. Guangdong Justice Police Vocational College, Guangzhou 510520, China. luoguanghua_0@163.com
- Publication Type:Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- MeSH:
Adult;
Bone Marrow Cells/metabolism*;
Cadaver;
Cell Nucleus/metabolism*;
DNA/metabolism*;
Female;
Forensic Pathology/methods*;
Humans;
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted;
Male;
Postmortem Changes;
Regression Analysis;
Staining and Labeling;
Sternum/cytology*;
Time Factors;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2006;22(1):7-9
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between DNA degradation and postmortem interval of corrupt corpse.
METHODS:By determining the marrow DNA content with histochemical technique and image analysis.
RESULTS:The content of marrow DNA decreased gradually with prolongation of postmortem interval, and it evencould be detected till 14 days after death.
CONCLUSION:There was a linear relationship between the degradation rate of the nuclear DNA and postmortem interval.
