The single nucleotide polymorphisms and its application to forensic medicine.
- Author:
Rong HU
1
;
Xin Yao WU
Author Information
1. Department of Forensic Medicine, Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences, GuangZhou 510080. hrgz@sohu.com
- Publication Type:Review
- MeSH:
Forensic Medicine;
Humans;
Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- From:
Journal of Forensic Medicine
2001;17(4):249-254
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are the most abundant forms of human genetic variation. These variable sites are present at high density in the genome, making them powerful tool for the diagnosis of genetic and genetic-related diseases, population genetics research and drug development. They are also found widespread application to the forensic medicine. This report mainly describe the SNPs characteristics and its potential applications to the forensic medicine including the possibility, the problems and high-throughput automation detection methods.
