Abstract
The ability to link a DNA profile to a source of biological material has significant implications in forensic investigations. Epithelial cells are the main constituent of many of the samples collected as part of forensic casework. However, it is currently not possible to distinguish between or isolate epithelial cells from different anatomical regions. Flow cytometry represents a potential method that could be used in this context. This study was conducted to optimize procedures for the collection and processing of epidermal, buccal, vaginal and penile epithelial cells prior to analysis by flow cytometry.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 135-138 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of Forensic Sciences |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | Supplement 1 |
| Early online date | 28 Apr 2024 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | 23rd Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science: in conjunction with the 26th Symposium of the Australian & New Zealand Forensic Science Society - Sydney International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia Duration: 20 Nov 2023 → 24 Nov 2023 Conference number: 23 https://iafs2023.com.au/ |
Keywords
- Fluorescence-activated cell sorting
- imaging flow cytometry
- epithelial cell
- forensics