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Changes in DNA induced by toxic agents

T Sawaguchi1, X Wang, A Sawaguchi

  • 1Department of Legal Medicine, Tokyo Women's Medical College, Japan.

Forensic Science International
|April 23, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Toxic substances like carbon monoxide and methamphetamine can alter DNA profiles, impacting forensic identification. This study confirms significant genetic changes in the brain and other tissues due to intoxication.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Science
  • Toxicology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • DNA profiling is crucial for identification.
  • The impact of toxic substances on DNA profiles is not fully understood.
  • Preliminary evidence suggests potential alterations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate DNA profile alterations caused by toxic substances.
  • To assess the implications for DNA-based identification techniques.
  • To confirm genetic changes induced by specific toxins.

Main Methods:

  • DNA profiling using probe 33.15 on human globus pallidus for acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • DNA profiling with AmpFLP (D1S80, TH01, CSF1PO, TPOX) and probe 33.15 on rabbit DNA for chronic methamphetamine intoxication.
  • PCR-dot blot hybridization for HLA-DQ alpha gene analysis.
  • Controlled administration of methamphetamine to rabbits over two weeks.

Main Results:

  • Acute carbon monoxide poisoning induced detectable DNA changes in the human brain.
  • Chronic methamphetamine intoxication in rabbits resulted in altered DNA profiles, including changes in band appearance, disappearance, and coloration.
  • PCR-dot blot analysis showed significant shifts from positive to negative and negative to positive in HLA-DQ alpha spots post-intoxication.
  • The established methamphetamine dosage was sufficient to induce genetic alterations.

Conclusions:

  • Toxic substances can cause significant and detectable alterations in DNA profiles.
  • These findings have profound implications for the reliability of DNA techniques in forensic identification.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms and extent of toxin-induced DNA modifications.

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