An Alu-based, MGB Eclipse™ real-time PCR method for quantitation of human DNA in forensic samples

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Volumn 50, Issue 5, 2005, Pages 1081-1090

  Nicklas, Janice A ^a   Buel, Eric ^a  

^a Vermont Forensic Laboratory   (United States)

Author keywords

Alu sequences; DNA quantitation; Forensic science; Human DNA; MGB Eclipse ; Polymerase chain reaction; Real time

Indexed keywords

DNA; PRIMER DNA;

ACCURACY; ALU SEQUENCE; ARTICLE; DNA DETERMINATION; DNA PROBE; FORENSIC MEDICINE; HUMAN; HUMAN GENOME; HUMAN TISSUE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUANTITATIVE ASSAY; REAL TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION; SLOT BLOT HYBRIDIZATION;

EID: 24644469921     PISSN: 00221198     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1520/jfs2004514     Document Type: Article

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