Analysis of human vaginal secretions by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis

Forensic Sci Int. 1988 Jun;37(4):237-42. doi: 10.1016/0379-0738(88)90231-9.

Abstract

Proteins in 68 vaginal secretions from 50 women were analyzed by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE). Although there were considerable numbers of intermediate types, the secretions could be classified into the following groups based on the densitometric patterns. A relatively low concentration of 67K protein (albumin) and a high concentration of 52K protein (IgG) were the patterns common to pre- and post-menstrual phases and pregnant stadium. A relatively high concentration of the 67K protein and a moderate concentration of the 52K protein characterized the midcycle. A considerably high concentration of 67K protein compared with the 79K (transferrin), 58K (IgA) and 52K bands was the pattern for menstrual phase and postpartum stage.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Densitometry
  • Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menstrual Cycle
  • Molecular Weight
  • Postpartum Period / metabolism
  • Pregnancy / metabolism
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Vagina / metabolism*

Substances

  • Proteins