An Enzymatic Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Phenylalanine in Blood

An Enzymatic Spectrophotometric Method for the Determination of Phenylalanine in Blood

Contributor(s):
Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine
La Du, Bert N.
Michael, Patricia J.
Publication:
C.V. Mosby Company, March 1960
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Phenylalanine
Enzymes
Spectrophotometry
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
This article describes a simple enzymatic method for the quantitative detection of phenylalanine in blood by using snake venom. Useful as a test for diagnosis of the disease phenylketonuria and evaluating the effectiveness of a diet designed to be low in phenylalanine, the method is rapid and precise.
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Extent:
6 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584910X143 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
JJBBJV
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X143
Archival Collection:
The Marshall W. Nirenberg Papers (Profiles in Science)