Forensic applications of postmortem protein analysis in estimating the time since death: a systematic review

Key Points

• Postmortem protein analysis offers insights for estimating time of death, enhancing forensic investigations.
• A systematic review evaluated various biomarkers linked to protein degradation across different conditions.
• Analysis of available literature highlights the efficacy and reliability of protein markers in determining time of death.
• Findings indicate that postmortem protein analysis can support forensic science, though more research is needed on specific biomarkers.