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Changes in dry state hemoglobin over time do not increase the potential for oxidative DNA damage in dried blood.

BACKGROUND: Hemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-containing oxygen transport protein present in the red blood cells of vertebrates. Ancient DNA and forensic scientists are particularly interested in Hb reactions in the dry state because both regularly encounter aged, dried bloodstains. The DNA in such stains...

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Main Authors: April Marrone, Jack Ballantyne
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2662409?pdf=render
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