Electrophoresis of human salivary proteins: response to natural stimulation.
Human saliva was analyzed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and the response to different natural stimuli investigated. Serva Blue R revealed pink/violet-staining proteins ("lumicarmines"). These intensified following stimulation but in an unpredictable and sometimes disproportionate manner, causing pattern changes. This variable response undermines their potential forensic value for suspect identification.
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Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Ulster, Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
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Williams
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D004435:Eating; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011392:Proline; D012463:Saliva / Q000032:analysis*; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism; D012967:Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides; D012967:Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate; D011392:Proline