A method for sex assignment in mixed samples

M Falconi; S Pelotti; G Pappalardo

doi:10.1007/s004390100478

A method for sex assignment in mixed samples

Hum Genet. 2001 Mar;108(3):267-8. doi: 10.1007/s004390100478.

Authors

M Falconi¹, S Pelotti, G Pappalardo

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Normal and Pathological Cytomorphology of C.N.R., c/o Institute of Research Codivilla Putti, Bologna, Italy.

PMID: 11354641
DOI: 10.1007/s004390100478

Abstract

A method for male sex assignment in mixed samples by amplifying a specific amelogenin Y sequence is described. The specificity and the high sensitivity make it suitable for basic research, forensic evaluations and clinical applications.

MeSH terms

Amelogenin
DNA / genetics
Dental Enamel Proteins / genetics
Female
Humans
Male
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Sex Determination Analysis / methods*
Y Chromosome / genetics

Substances

Amelogenin
Dental Enamel Proteins
DNA