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C-reactive protein (CRP) in thawed frozen whole blood (TFWB) remains stable in high-temperature decomposed cadavers. This finding supports TFWB CRP

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Biochemistry
  • Postmortem Analysis

Background:

  • C-reactive protein (CRP) is a key inflammatory marker.
  • Limited data exists on CRP stability in decomposed bodies under high temperatures.
  • Forensic utility of CRP in such conditions requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate postmortem CRP level changes in blood stored at high temperatures.
  • To assess the forensic validity and utility of CRP testing in decomposed cadavers.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 106 autopsy blood samples, with 78 cases of elevated serum CRP used.
  • Blood samples stored at -80°C, then thawed and analyzed for CRP changes over 30 days at 30°C-32°C.
  • Comparison of serum CRP levels with thawed frozen whole blood (TFWB) CRP levels.

Main Results:

  • Postmortem serum CRP levels decreased to 67.01% of antemortem levels.
  • TFWB CRP levels at 0 days decreased to 42.85% of antemortem levels.
  • Adjusted TFWB CRP levels indicated elevated CRP in 87.18% of cases, with no correlation to postmortem interval.

Conclusions:

  • TFWB CRP demonstrates stability and utility as a forensic marker for inflammation in decomposed bodies.
  • CRP testing in TFWB offers potential for accurate postmortem inflammatory condition assessment.
  • Further research supports CRP's role in forensic investigations of decomposed cadavers.