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Chapter-08 Reactions of non-protein nitrogenous substances

BOOK TITLE: Laboratory Manual for Practical Biochemistry

Author
1. MK Ganesh
2. A Hemavathi
3. YM Shivaraja Shankara
ISBN
9788184482591
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10435_9
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
1. KVG Dental College, Sullia, Karnataka, KVG Dental College, Sullia, Karnataka, India
2. KVG Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka
3. KVG Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka, KVG Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Non-protein nitrogenous substances include urea, uric acid, creatinine, amino acids, ammonia, purines and pyrimidines. Urea is the end product of protein catabolism, and major nitrogenous waste excreted urine; uric acid is the end product of purine, and creatinine is derived by dehydration of creatine in muscle. Serum and urinary levels of are elevated in gout. Specific tests for urea, uric acid and creatinine are explained.

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