[Relationship between DNA degradation and postmortem interval of corrupt corpse].
OBJECTIVE
To study the relationship between DNA degradation and postmortem interval of corrupt corpse.


METHODS
By determining the marrow DNA content with histochemical technique and image analysis.


RESULTS
The content of marrow DNA decreased gradually with prolongation of postmortem interval, and it evencould be detected till 14 days after death.


CONCLUSIONS
There was a linear relationship between the degradation rate of the nuclear DNA and postmortem interval.
Luo
Guang-hua
GH
Guangdong Justice Police Vocational College, Guangzhou 510520, China. luoguanghua_0@163.com
Chen
Yu-chuan
YC
Cheng
Jian-ding
JD
Wang
Jang-feng
JF
Gao
Cui-lian
CL
D000328:Adult; D001854:Bone Marrow Cells / Q000378:metabolism*; D002102:Cadaver; D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000378:metabolism; D004247:DNA / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D049429:Forensic Pathology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008297:Male; D011180:Postmortem Changes; D012044:Regression Analysis; D013194:Staining and Labeling; D013249:Sternum / Q000166:cytology*; D013997:Time Factors; D055815:Young Adult
D004247:DNA