A new enzymatic method for extracting diatoms from organs of suspected drowning cases using papain: Optimal digestion and first practical application.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.02.008
Abstract: Diatom analysis is very effective for positive diagnosis of water inhalation in drowning. However, conventional strong acid diatom testing is laborious and potentially dangerous. We propose a simple, fast, and safe protocol using inexpensive reagents… read more here.
Keywords: using papain; enzymatic method; digestion; method ... See more keywords