Article
Atypical short tandem repeat allelic patterns in a sexual assault case involving hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Journal of forensic sciences - 1 Sept 2026
Kim Jeongyong, Lee Mu Yeong, Kim Dong Woo, Moon Seohyun
Abstract excerpt
Short tandem repeat (STR) profiling is a cornerstone of forensic DNA analysis, particularly during criminal investigations. However, certain clinical conditions, such as bone marrow transplantation, can complicate interpretation. To illustrate the impact of allogeneic bone marrow transplantation on forensic STR analysis, this case report details a sexual assault investigation involving a female victim who had...
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- Female
- Humans
- Alleles
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- DNA Fingerprinting
- Genotype
- Hair Follicle
