[The relationship between postmortem degradation of marrow DNA in bosom bone and late postmortem interval estimation]

Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2002 Aug;18(3):144-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To study the relationship between degradation of marrow DNA and late postmortem interval (PMI).

Methods: Marrow were left on natural condition for 0,1,3,5,7 day after death respectively, Marrow DNA were detected by using Feulgen staining and computerized image analysis.

Results: The content of marrow DNA could be detected till 7 days after death yet.

Conclusion: The degradation of marrow DNA may be used on estimation the late PMI.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bone Marrow / metabolism*
  • Cell Nucleus / metabolism
  • DNA / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Postmortem Changes*
  • Rosaniline Dyes
  • Sternum / cytology
  • Sternum / metabolism*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Feulgen stain
  • Rosaniline Dyes
  • DNA