ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 4

A Simplified Method for Phenotyping Alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein
López-Abadía, I
Professor and Chief, University Compultense,

Ruiz de la Cuesta, JM
Professor and Chief, University Compultense,

(Received 4 January 1993; accepted 2 April 1993)

Abstract

Alpha-2-HS-glycoprotein is considered a reliable genetic marker for paternity testing and forensic investigation.

We describe a simple, semiautomated method for phenotyping this protein in serum samples, bloodstains and dental pulp using isoelectric focusing methods followed by immunofixation techniques. This method produces clear results even with very old biological evidence.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, phenotyping, forensic science, paternity testing, blood, dental pulp

Paper ID: JFS13522J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13522J
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