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Intersexuality as a potential source of error in sex determination using forensic multiplex kits

Authors :
Waltraud Zahrer
Ines Grießner
Jan Cemper-Kiesslich
Tamara Kastinger
Katharina Helm
Bettina Dunkelmann
Gabriele Kreindl
Franz Neuhuber
Eva Müller
Source :
Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series. 7:525-527
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
Elsevier BV, 2019.

Abstract

In forensic genotyping the gender specific marker Amelogenin is a valuable tool for gender determination. This marker is therefore standard in all commercial forensic genetic kits. However, gonosomale aberrations, deletions or primer binding site mutations can cause problems in the correct interpretation of the marker Amelogenin and consequently a valid sex determination. Misleading results can be obtained based on incorrect interpretation of the phenotype or genetic intersexuality even though the genotyping based on Amelogenin itself was performed and evaluated correctly. In our routine casework we observed six cases with discrepancies regarding the biological and the “legal” gender. Further investigation of these cases revealed varying reasons for these discrepancies. But not all cases could be completely resolved and clarified.

Details

ISSN :
18751768
Volume :
7
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........f0e5d1443c208fc473add800432e1c2b
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsigss.2019.10.076