Use of ancestry-informative markers as a scientific tool to combat the illegal traffic in human kidneys. (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Severini, S.; Carnevali, E.; Margiotta, G.; Garcia-González, M.A.; Carracedo, Á.
• Is Part Of: Forensic science international. Volume 5(2015)
• Page Start: e302
• Page End: e304
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Forensic genetics -- Periodicals; Forensic Genetics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigss.2015.09.120
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1875-1768

Abstract

Abstract: In the process of development of modern medicine, organ transplants represent one of the most important and more meaningful achievements, allowing to extend and improve the lives of patients around the world. However, increasing requests and the global lack of organs have created the basis for a highly profitable black market in organs that promotes criminal enterprise.