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Investigating The Isolation And Amplification Of Micrornas For Forensic Body Fluid Identification, Kelsie R. O'Leary, Claire L. Glynn
Investigating The Isolation And Amplification Of Micrornas For Forensic Body Fluid Identification, Kelsie R. O'Leary, Claire L. Glynn
Forensic Science Publications
Background: The discovery of forensic DNA typing evolved molecular biology far beyond what could have been expected in terms of its forensic application, and now there exists other developments in molecular biology which are ready for application to forensic challenges. One such challenge is the identification of the body fluid source of stains recovered from evidence items and crime scenes. Currently there are significant efforts in the research field to develop novel methods for the molecular identification of body fluids, with microRNAs (miRNAs) revealing great potential. MiRNAs have been shown to have high tissue specificity and are less susceptible to …
Isolation Of Secreted Micrornas (Mirnas) From Cell-Conditioned Media, Claire L. Glynn, Sonja Khan, Michael J. Kerin, Roisin M. Dwyer
Isolation Of Secreted Micrornas (Mirnas) From Cell-Conditioned Media, Claire L. Glynn, Sonja Khan, Michael J. Kerin, Roisin M. Dwyer
Forensic Science Publications
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been found to be stable in the circulation of cancer patients raising their potential as circulating biomarkers of disease. The specific source and role, however, of miRNAs in the circulation is unknown and requires elucidation to determine their true potential. In this study, along with primary tissue explants and primary stromal cells, three breast cancer cell lines were employed, including T47D, MDA-MB-231 and SK-BR-3. Tissue explants were harvested in theatre, with informed patient consent, and included tumour, tumour associated normal, and diseased lymph node samples. Cell-conditioned media containing all factors secreted by the cells were harvested. MiRNAs …