Alpha-amylase (salivary isoform)
Definition
An enzyme present in saliva at concentrations several orders of magnitude higher than in other body fluids. Detected immunologically using anti-human salivary amylase antibodies. Used as a confirmatory marker for saliva in forensic casework, including biting cases and oral sexual assault.
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- Immunological Methods in Sexual Assault InvestigationsAn enzyme present in saliva at concentrations several orders of magnitude higher than in other body fluids. Detected immunologically using anti-human salivary...