NFkB and SIRT1 evaluation to discriminate antemortem lesions from postmortem damages in wounds. Potential markers of skin wound vitality in forensic practice.

The article offers information on potential markers of skin wound vitality in forensic practice. Topics include information on NFkB and SIRT1 evaluation to discriminate antemortem lesions from postmortem damages in wounds; causal relationship between the cause of death and wounds; and how quantitative analysis of stained areas is done.