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Electrophoresis of human salivary proteins: Response to natural stimulation
Author(s) -
Marshall Thomas,
Lynass Rachel C.,
Williams Katherine M.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
electrophoresis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.666
H-Index - 158
eISSN - 1522-2683
pISSN - 0173-0835
DOI - 10.1002/elps.1150100411
Subject(s) - saliva , stimulation , staining , polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis , gel electrophoresis , sodium dodecyl sulfate , chemistry , chromatography , biology , biochemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , neuroscience , enzyme , genetics
Human saliva was analyzed by sodium dodecyl sulfate‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and the response to different natural stimuli investigated. Serva Blue R revealed pink/violet‐staining proteins (“lumicarmines”). These intensified following stimulation but in an unpredictable and sometimes disproportionate manner, causing pattern changes. This variable response undermines their potential forensic value for suspect identification.