Publication: Forensic genetic analysis of bone remain samples
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2018-03-01
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18726283
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03790738
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Mahidol University
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Forensic Science International. Vol.284, (2018), 167-175
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T. Siriboonpiputtana, T. Rinthachai, J. Shotivaranon, V. Peonim, B. Rerkamnuaychoke Forensic genetic analysis of bone remain samples. Forensic Science International. Vol.284, (2018), 167-175. doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.12.045 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/46877
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Forensic genetic analysis of bone remain samples
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© 2018 Elsevier B.V. DNA typing from degraded human remains is still challenging forensic DNA scientists not only in the prospective of DNA purification but also in the interpretation of established DNA profiles and data manipulation, especially in mass fatalities. In this report, we presented DNA typing protocol to investigate many skeletal remains in different degrees of decomposing. In addition, we established the grading system aiming for prior determination of the association between levels of decomposing and overall STR amplification efficacy. A total of 80 bone samples were subjected to DNA isolation using the modified DNA IQ™ System (Promega, USA) for bone extraction following with STR analysis using the AmpFLSTR Identifiler ® (Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA). In low destruction group, complete STR profiles were observed as 84.4% whereas partial profiles and non-amplified were found as 9.4% and 6.2%, respectively. Moreover, in medium destruction group, both complete and partial STR profiles were observed as 31.2% while 37.5% of this group was unable to amplify. Nevertheless, we could not purify DNA and were unable to generate STR profile in any sample from the high destroyed bone samples. Compact bones such as femur and humerus have high successful amplification rate superior than loose/spongy bones. Furthermore, costal cartilage could be a designate specimen for DNA isolation in a case of the body that was discovered approximately to 3 days after death which enabled to isolate high quality and quantity of DNA, reduce time and cost, and do not require special tools such as freezer mill.