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Evaluation of gastrointestinal cancer tissues as a source of genetic information for forensic investigations by using STRs.
Forensic science international - 28 Jan 2004
Vauhkonen H, Hedman M, Vauhkonen M, Kataja M, Sipponen P, Sajantila A
Abstract excerpt
Malignant tissue samples may sometimes be the only source of biological material for forensic investigations, including identification of individuals or paternity testing. However, in use of such samples, uncertainties due to microsatellite instability (MSI) and loss of heterozygosity (LOH) often associated with neoplasias may be encountered. In this study, we have analysed the applicability of autosomal...
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