Tryptamines: III. The estimation of melatonin in blood serum

A fluorimetric method for the estimation of melatonin in blood serum has been developed. The method, capable of estimating melatonin in concentration as low as 0.06 μg/ml serum with a high degree of accuracy has been applied to the serum of patients receiving melatonin therapy. Limitations imposed b...

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Published inBiochemical medicine Vol. 8; no. 1; pp. 37 - 43
Main Authors Cole, E.R., Crank, G.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 1973
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Summary:A fluorimetric method for the estimation of melatonin in blood serum has been developed. The method, capable of estimating melatonin in concentration as low as 0.06 μg/ml serum with a high degree of accuracy has been applied to the serum of patients receiving melatonin therapy. Limitations imposed by other serum constituents are discussed.
ISSN:0006-2944
1557-7996
DOI:10.1016/0006-2944(73)90006-9