Chromatographic analysis of hard tooth tissue to determine the age of personality

Abstract

The biochemical approach for age assessment is most appropriate in forensic medicine, as racemization of aspartic acid in bones and teeth is closely related to human biological age. The aim of the study is to assess the biochemical parameters of aspartic acid in human teeth, which can be implemented into forensic practice in Russia. Samples of dentin in amount of 20, taken from the teeth of subjects aged between 16 and 76, were examined. Chromatographic analysis of the samples was performed on a gas chromatograph using chiral column. Statistical data processing showed that the relative squared peak of D-aspartic acid has a strong correlation with human biological age. Data, obtained from the Russian population study, demonstrate the applicability of chromatography for forensic purposes. It should be noted that the approach to the racemization rate estimation in the hard tooth tissue was performed using standard laboratory equipment, which allows to easily implement this method in forensic medical practice.