[Methods, Applications and Prospects of RNA Polymorphism for Individual Identification].

Authors

Gengqian Zhang, Zidong Liu

Published in

Fa yi xue za zhi. Volume 42. Issue 2. Pages 143-150. Apr 25, 2026.

Abstract

In recent years, RNA markers have been widely employed for tissue origin identification in forensics. RNA molecules are diverse and can be detected in dried biological stains. They show characteristics such as tissue specificity, spatiotemporal dynamic expression, multi-copy numbers and high polymorphic genetics. Based on these characteristics, RNA genetic markers that combine polymorphism with body fluid specificity have been successfully applied to identify target body fluids in the multi-donor mixed stains. In addition, RNA genetic markers with both multi-copy characteristics and polymorphism have shown promising results in individual identification using anucleate samples such as hair shafts. However, the application of RNA polymorphic genetic markers still faces several key challenges, including the selection of appropriate RNA and polymorphic loci, and optimization of their practical use in forensics. This paper reviews the application of RNA polymorphisms in individual identification and systematically analyzes its advantages, limitations, and the main challenges that need to be addressed in the future. The goals are to further review and consolidate findings from studies of RNA polymorphisms, to advance theoretical development and methodological innovation of RNA polymorphisms in individual identification and to provide references for forensic individual identification.

PMID:
42442831
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 14 Jul 2026.

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