Simultaneous estimation of a Y-specific fragment, an X-specific fragment and sex determination of forensic studies in real-time PCR

Forensic Sci Int. 2004 Dec 2:146 Suppl:S165-6. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2004.09.050.

Abstract

The human sex test in forensic multiplexes is based on the amelogenin gene on both the X and Y chromosomes commonly used in sex genotyping. In this work sex determination across the quantification of nuclear DNA was achieved by real-time PCR of a segment of the X-Y homologous amelogenin (AMG) gene that allowed the simultaneous estimation of a Y- and an X-specific fragment. The AMG real-time PCR design has been used to quantify a set of forensic casework samples.

MeSH terms

  • Amelogenin
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Chromosomes, Human, X
  • Chromosomes, Human, Y
  • DNA / isolation & purification
  • DNA Fingerprinting / methods*
  • Dental Enamel Proteins / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods*
  • Sex Determination Processes*
  • Tooth Germ

Substances

  • AMELX protein, human
  • Amelogenin
  • Dental Enamel Proteins
  • DNA