Interpretation of non-invasive breath tests using <sup>13</sup>C-labeled substrates - a preliminary report with <sup>13</sup>C-methacetin

Interpretation of non-invasive breath tests using <sup>13</sup>C-labeled substrates - a preliminary report with <sup>13</sup>C-methacetin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Non-invasive breath tests can serve as valuable diagnostic tools in medicine as they can determine particular enzymatic and metabolic functions in vivo. However, methodological pitfalls have limited the actual clinical application of those tests till today. A maj...

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Main Authors: Lock JF, Taheri P, Bauer S, Holzhütter HG, Malinowski M, Neuhaus P, Stockmann M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
liver function
liver function test
<sup>13</sup>C-breath test
methacetin
cytochrome P450 1A2
LiMAx test
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/14/12/547

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