Application of Postmortem Biochemistry Analysis in Forensic Medicine.

Fa Yi Xue Za Zhi

School of Forensic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang 110122, China.

Published: December 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • Postmortem biochemistry analysis is increasingly used in forensic investigations to uncover health conditions, disease processes, and determine the time and cause of death.
  • The article reviews advancements in this field, highlighting the importance of understanding biochemical changes after death and their relevance to funeral medicine.
  • It also addresses challenges faced in postmortem biochemistry in China and explores future applications to improve forensic practices.

Article Abstract

In recent years, postmortem biochemistry analysis has gradually been applied to forensic practice, providing objective evidence for health conditions before death, disease pathophysiological processes and forensic diagnosis of postmortem interval and cause of death. It is of great significance to understand the change patterns of postmortem biochemical indicators and their applications in forensic medicine. This article reviews the research progress of postmortem biochemistry and its application in forensic medicine, it summarizes the existing problems of postmortem biochemistry analysis in forensic medicine of China and discusses the application prospect of postmortem biochemistry analysis in forensic medicine. This review is expected to provide references for forensic practitioners.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.12116/j.issn.1004-5619.2020.401205DOI Listing

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