Proteomics for Bioforensics
- BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)
Proteomics is a useful tool for addressing numerous questions regarding any protein-containing sample. These questions can include indicators of production method or growth environment, such as whether a given organism is a wild or laboratory-adapted strain, or whether the growth medium used to culture a specific batch contains hydrolyzed milk casein or other components that can be used to narrow down the potential source of a given microbial sample. In addition, proteomics can address not only whether a protein toxin such as ricin is present in a given sample, but also collect information on other untargeted proteinaceous sample components, providing additional forensic context. This chapter briefly introduces proteomics methods and provides examples of bioforensic applications.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1824285
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-138380
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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