Estimation of Time Passed Since Death by New Biochemical Parameters: MDA (Malondialdehyde) and Total Thiol

Authors

  • Sanchita Das Kundu Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic & State Medicine, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Apurba Biswas Assist. Prof, Dept. of Forensic & State Medicine, Maldah Medical College and Hospital, Maldah, WB
  • Abhishek Das 3Final year PGT, Dept. of Forensic & State Medicine, NRSMCH, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Anindya Kumar Goswami Assist. Prof, Final year PGT, Dept. of Forensic & State Medicine, NRSMCH, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Parvind Kumar Singh Assist. Prof, Dept. of Forensic & State Medicine, Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital, WB
  • Prabhas Chandra Chakraborty Prof & HOD, NRSMCH Kolkata, West Bengal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/

Keywords:

Time passed since death, Biochemical parameters, MDA, Total Thiol, Causes of death

Abstract

Determination of time passed since death is extremely important medico-legal issue. It requires  meticulous examination, documentation and subsequent necessary evaluation by various pathological  and biochemical examination. Two biochemical parameters, MDA breakdown product of lipid per  oxidation and Total Thiol which is responsible for the protection of cells against oxidative stress are  measured to estimate Time Passed since Death. Pearson correlation in various causes of death shows  MDA level is significantly correlated with time passed since death, whereas Total Thiol level is inversely  proportional. This study establishes role of MDA and Total Thiol as biochemical parameters to estimate  time passed since death. 

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Published

2014-04-30

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 1 (2014): Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine (Jan-Mar)

Section

Original Research Paper

How to Cite

Kundu, S. D., Biswas, A., Das, A., Goswami, A. K., Singh, P. K., & Chakraborty , P. C. (2014). Estimation of Time Passed Since Death by New Biochemical Parameters: MDA (Malondialdehyde) and Total Thiol . Journal of Indian Academy of Forensic Medicine, 36(1), 38-39. https://doi.org/10.48165/