α-Globin Messenger Ribonucleic Acid as a Molecular Marker for Determining the Age of Human Blood Spots in Different Temperatures

Background: Analyzing recovered evidence, such as blood which is one of the most encountered types of biological evidence, can provide information to establish the definite time when a crime was committed. This study aims to investigate the timeand temperature-related effects on human bloodstain’s α...

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Published in:	International journal of medical toxicology and forensic medicine Vol. 12; no. 3; p. 37096
Main Authors:	Mostafa Eid, Heba Abdullah, Ibrahim Elbarrany, Usama Mohammed, Ghaleb, Sherien S., Mohamed, Mohamed Adly, Sabry Abdelfattah, Dina, Aboubakr, Heba Mohamed
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences 01-07-2022
Subjects:	blood spot age different temperatures different time intervals mrna α-globin gene reverse transcriptase pcr
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Summary:	Background: Analyzing recovered evidence, such as blood which is one of the most encountered types of biological evidence, can provide information to establish the definite time when a crime was committed. This study aims to investigate the timeand temperature-related effects on human bloodstain’s α-globin messenger RNA expression and to estimate the bloodstain’s age using α-globin mRNA. Methods: A total of 22 blood samples were collected from healthy middle-aged volunteers (12 women and 10 men). After preparation, the samples were exposed to temperatures of 4°C, 24°C, and 40°C. Next, the mRNA expression of the α-globin gene was quantified by real-time RT-PCR at different time intervals of 0, 30, 90, and 150 days. Results: The α-globin gene expression showed the highest mean values by 0 day and at 4°C and the lowest mean values by 150 days and at 40°C. Samples from male participants showed higher mean values of α-globin gene expression compared to their female counterparts. A significant negative correlation was detected between α-globin gene expression and time interval. Meanwhile, a regression equation was formulated to estimate the time interval using the α-globin gene concentration. Conclusion: α-Globin mRNA could be a useful marker to estimate the age of human blood spots.
ISSN:	2251-8762 2251-8770
DOI:	10.32598/ijmtfm.vi.37096