对人和鼠腹部皮肤切创缘壁伤后不同时间纤维连接蛋白变化的研究

作者应用免疫组织化学 PAP 法对人体腹部4小时以内切创缘 FN 进行染色观察,发现在切创早期创缘 FN 随着时间延长就有明显变化。为法医鉴定早期切创时间提供了新的依据,同时还发现鼠和人腹部切创经过时间虽相同,但创缘 FN 染色强度却不同。     

转化生长因子β1的研究进展及其法医学应用价值

转化生长因子pl（transforminggrowthfactor-β1,TGF-β1）是一种具有多种生物学活性的细胞因子,存在于多种生物的不同组织中,广泛参与调节细胞增殖和分化等过程。本文综述TGF-β1的生物学特性及其在法医学中的应用价值,以期为损伤时间推断的基础研究和实际检案工作提供参考资料。     

大麻素受体在皮肤创伤愈合过程中的作用

创伤愈合是机体通过自身的再生能力,恢复机体表面的连续性和完整性,维护机体内环境稳定所进行的一系列修复活动。存在于皮肤的内源性大麻素受体参与生长、增殖、分化以及凋亡,调控炎症和纤维化过程。本文针对大麻素受体在创伤愈合过程中的作用,对研究文献进行综述,希望能对相关研究和应用提供参考。     

Touch DNA of Shed Skin Cells from the Deployed Airbag to Address Drunken Driving Crimes

In the criminal cases of driving under the influence （DUI）, DNA evidence can be collectedfrom the deployed airbag of the motor vehicle and submitted to the crime lab for touch DNA analysis.The evidence can be acquired when the skin cells are observed on the surface of the airbag in a trafficaccident. However, the low quantity or quality of the evidence collected from a crime scene preventsfurther identification analysis in many cases. In the current study, we reported a case of identifyingtouch DNA extraction from the shed skin cells from the deployed airbag of a motor vehicle. We man-aged to collect DNA evidence from the shed skin cells in an airbag using a proper approach of collec-tion and extraction. The 5.87 ng of extracted DNA was sufficient for genotyping and forensic identifica-tion, which helped to identify the driver of the car in collision with a pier in the street. In DUI casesand other traffic accidents, therefore, the amount of touch DNA extracted from the deployed airbag canbe sufficient for DNA marker genotyping and further analysis.     

Fatal Wounds Sustained from “Falling Bullets”: Maintaining a High Index of Suspicion in a Forensic Setting

Celebratory gunfire injuries from “falling bullets” occur when guns are fired into the air during celebrations without realizing that this can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. Fatal celebratory gunfire injury is an uncommonly reported event in the continental United States. Our electronic database was queried for homicides occurring within days of July 4th and December 31st over a 14‐year period. We describe two cases of fatal gunfire injury due to celebratory gunfire occurring during New Year's Eve in Southern Florida. The relevant literature is reviewed. These case reports illustrate that fatal gunfire injuries sustained from “falling bullets” may pose as an unexpected mimic to sudden natural deaths especially in patients with prior medical history. A high index of suspicion to recognize such injury is required particularly during holidays.     

Microscopic Analysis of Sharp Force Trauma in Bone and Cartilage: A Validation Study,,

Sharp force trauma research lacks agreement on reported error rates for correctly identifying toolmark characteristics on bone and cartilage. This study provides error rates for determining blade class (serrated, partially serrated, nonserrated) and type of edge bevel (left, right, even). Three analysts examined cuts to a wax medium, cartilage, and bone using two types of microscopes. Additionally, the observers examined impressions taken from the wax medium and the cartilage. Overall, a total of 504 observations were performed. Serrated blades were distinguishable from nonserrated blades due to their patterned striations. Some difficulties were encountered in distinguishing serrated and partially serrated blades; however, when these groups were considered together as one classification type (serrated), classification accuracy improved from 79% to 96%. Classification accuracy for edge bevel was 65%. Error rates were similar when comparing direct observation of the cut marks versus indirect observation (impressions). Additionally, the type of microscope used did not affect error rates.     

大鼠骨骼肌挫伤后ASCT2 mRNA的表达变化

目的应用实时定量PCR技术检测大鼠骨骼肌挫伤后细胞中性氨基酸载体ASCT2 mRNA表达,分析其与挫伤时间的关系。方法建立大鼠骨骼肌挫伤模型,分别取伤后4、8、12、16、20、24、28、32 h及对照组检材。提取总RNA,逆转录合成第一链的cDNA,以RPL13为内参基因进行荧光定量检测,采用2-△△Ct法比较其与对照组肌肉组织中ASCT2 mRNA的相对表达量。结果损伤组肌肉组织中ASCT2 mRNA在挫伤后12、16h表达量分别为对照组的196.40%和189.15%,损伤后4、8、20、24、28、32h ASCT2 mRNA表达量与对照组相比无统计学差异(P>0.05),说明ASCT2 mRNA在损伤12～16h其表达量较正常组及其他损伤时间组要高,而在损伤20h以后ASCT2 mRNA表达量又降至正常水平。结论大鼠骨骼肌挫伤后32h之内ASCT2 mRNA的表达有一定的时间规律性,可望作为推断骨骼肌损伤时间的指标之一。     

Case Report of a Migrating Bullet: An Unusual Cause of Postmortem Confusion

Migrating bullets are rare sequelae of penetrating gunshot wounds. Such cases have been described in the neurosurgical literature because they can produce complications in the management of patients such as decline in neurologic status, delays in rehabilitation, and difficulties in bullet removal. In contrast, few postmortem reports have described this phenomenon. We report a case of a gunshot wound in which the projectile entered the left side of the head and traversed to the right frontal area as documented by CT scan on hospital admission. At autopsy, the bullet was noted to have migrated back to the left side of the head from where it was recovered. Medical examiners need to be aware of this unusual phenomenon of retained intracranial projectiles.     

Characteristics of Bone Injuries Resulting from Knife Wounds Incised with Different Forces

The aim of this research was to experimentally determine the characteristics of incised bone wounds, which are commonly found in defense injuries. A specially constructed pivoting arm device was used to inflict wounds with controlled forces and direction. Five knives were selected to inflict the wounds on porcine forelimbs. Eight incised wounds were made per knife per force. A larger knife and a greater force caused longer and wider bone wounds. Comparisons of individual knives at the two forces produced varying results in the bone wounds. A correlation was seen between the force and the length (r = 0.69), width (r = 0.63), and depth (r = 0.57) of bone wounds. Serrated‐edge and nonserrated knives can be distinguished from the appearance of the wound. The outcomes may be applicable in forensic investigations to ascertain the forces associated with incised wounds and identify the specific knife used.