Homocysteine assay

Details Homocysteine assay Homocysteine assay

2007-01-30

2007-01-30

Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1655)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving oxidoreductase

Reexamination Certificate

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09857433

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an improved method of assessing/quantifying the amount of homocysteine in a body fluid sample via an enzymatic assay. The assay includes steps of reducing background signal by treatment with one of the following: a reducing agent, a pyruvate deactivating agent, heat treatment, or by lyophilising or immobilizing the homocysteine converting enzyme.

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