scholarly journals A new method for the quantitative determination of monosaccharides, amino sugars and N-acetylneuraminic acid and of 6-deoxyhexose (fucose) in the presence of other sugars

1968 ◽  
Vol 110 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwyneth M. Brearley ◽  
Jacqueline B. Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Periodate Oxidation ◽  
New Method ◽  
Amino Sugars ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Acetylneuraminic Acid ◽  
Assay Procedure ◽  
Optimum Ph

1. Monosaccharides, amino sugars and N-acetylneuraminic acid were determined by using an original colorimetric assay procedure, based on the detection of formaldehyde released after periodate oxidation. A range of these compounds was investigated by this method and they were all found to obey Beer's law within the concentration range 0–0·6μmole/ml. 2. A simple method for the determination of 6-deoxyhexose concentration in the presence of other monosaccharides is also described. 3. The optimum pH for the release of formaldehyde from sugars by periodate oxidation was 7·0–7·5. 4. The methods described have considerable advantages over existing assay systems and their particlar value in automatic colorimetry, where the use of concentrated acids is undesirable, is discussed.

Simple Colorimetric Estimation of Cyclopiazonic Acid in Contaminated Food and Feeds

1984 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-40
Author(s):  
A Rathinavelu ◽  
Edayathimangalam Rajabhavani B Shanmugasundaram
Keyword(s):  
Thin Layer ◽  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Thin Layer Chromatography ◽  
Minimal Medium ◽  
Colorimetric Assay ◽  
Cyclopiazonic Acid ◽  
Assay Procedure ◽  
Contaminated Food ◽  
Layer Chromatography

Abstract A method has been developed for quantitative determination of cyclopiazonic acid, a mycotoxin produced by a common food contaminant, Penicillium cyclopium. The organism was grown successively in synthetic minimal medium, rice, corn, and wheat for 15 days. The toxin was extracted with chloroform followed by separation by thin layer chromatography. A colorimetric assay procedure has been successfully developed for the analysis of cyclopiazonic acid present in infected rice, corn, and wheat. The sensitivity of the method was tested by using recovery experiments.

AGGLUTINATION INHIBITION REACTIONS FOR THE DETERMINATION OF GONADOTROPHINS

1969 ◽  
Vol 62 (1_Suppl) ◽  
pp. S95-S112 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. H. W. M. Schuurs
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Haemagglutination Inhibition ◽  
Latex Agglutination ◽  
Literature Survey ◽  
New Method ◽  
Test Fluid ◽  
Main Application ◽  
Test Systems

ABSTRACT Various techniques for sensitising erythrocytes and latex particles with gonadotrophins, particularly with HCG, are described. The haemagglutination inhibition reactions are generally interpreted by means of »erythrocyte settling patterns«. By a new method of evaluating these patterns a relatively precise quantitative determination is possible. Latex agglutination inhibition reactions on slides are particularly suitable as rapid qualitative tests. In cases where the maximum attainable sensitivity of the agglutination inhibition tests is insufficient, e. g. for determining LH concentrations in urine, the hormone in the test fluid has to be concentrated or extracted. An alternative method is a modified haemagglutination inhibition test for large volumes which is applicable to unconcentrated urine. Due to non-specific inhibitions the above-mentioned tests cannot be applied to unprocessed serum. Agglutination inhibition tests with HCG are already well advanced, pregnancy diagnosis being their main application. Now that highly purified HCG is available, a satisfactory specificity for these tests can be attained. If the immune system for HCG is used for estimating LH, it has to meet additional specificity requirements. Furthermore, the measure of cross-reaction and the choice of standard merit special attention. Finally, a literature survey is given of test systems in which LH and FSH were used as antigens.

scholarly journals Recovery of Hg(0) from the Aqueous Hg(I/II) Present in Analyte Solution after Quantitative Determination of Iron

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Suman K. Giri ◽  
Nigamananda Das
Keyword(s):  
Aqueous Solutions ◽  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Stoichiometric Amount ◽  
Analyte Solution

An easy and feasible approach to recover HgCl2, used in quantitative determination of iron values, as Hg(0) was described. Both Hg(I) and Hg(II), present in the solution after quantitative determination of iron, was completely reduced to Hg(0) by the addition of aluminium chips in more slightly excess than the stoichiometric amount. The purity of recovered Hg(0) was verified by comparing the value of density with pure mercury. This simple method may be useful to remove the mercury from other waste aqueous solutions before their discharge into the environment.

scholarly journals ON THE CALCULATION OF "TURNOVER TIME" AND "TURNOVER RATE" FROM EXPERIMENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF LABELING AGENTS

1943 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 325-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. B. Zilversmit ◽  
C. Entenman ◽  
M. C. Fishler
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Determination ◽  
Turnover Rate ◽  
Turnover Time ◽  
New Method ◽  
Animal Body

1. A new method for the determination of an immediate precursor of a substance occurring in the animal body is presented. 2. Calculations on the quantitative determination of the rate of turnover of a substance and their application to experiments involving the use of labeling agents are given. These calculations take into account loss of the isotopic substance by way of breakdown or transport.

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