A rapid colorimetric method for 3-methylhistidine in urine

✍ Scribed by E. Radha; S.P. Bessman

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1982
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 297 KB
• Volume: 121
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0003-2697
• DOI: 10.1016/0003-2697(82)90571-1

✦ Synopsis

A batch resin method for determination of 3-methylhistidine is described. Selectivity of the resin and the specificity of the color reagent combine to eliminate the interference of other amino acids. Lyophilizing the urine sample with sodium carbonate removes the ammonia interference.