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TYPING OF ESTERASE D IN HUMAN BLOODSTAINS

NCJ Number
26386
Journal
Medicine, Science and the Law Volume: 15 Issue: 2 Dated: (APRIL 1975) Pages: 102-105
Author(s)
B H PARKIN; E G ADAMS
Date Published
1975
Length
4 pages
Annotation
A MODIFIED TECHNIQUE IS DESCRIBED FOR THE DETERMINATION OF ESTERASE D PHENOTYPES IN LIQUID BLOOD AND DRY BLOODSTAINS THROUGH USE OF THIN-LAYER STARCH GEL ELECTROPHORESIS.
Abstract
THE PROBLEMS OF TYPING AGEING BLOODSTAINS ARE DISCUSSED AND A TECHNIQUE OF INTERPRETING THE RESULTS IS SUGGESTED. FREQUENCIES OF ESTERASE D PHENOTYPES IN VARIOUS RACIAL TYPES OF A BRITISH POPULATION ARE GIVEN. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)