• 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 26  (3) , 491-493
Abstract
The use of 3.alpha.-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.50) is described for enzymic color development of 3.alpha.-hydroxysteroids. Urinary 3.alpha.-hydroxysteroids are converted to 3-ketosteroids by the enzyme, and the NADH formed is reacted with 2-p-iodophenyl-3-p-nitrophenyl-5-phenyltetrazolium chloride and diaphorase to form the colored formazan. The dye so formed on a TLC plate is measured by densitometric scanning. Use of this method is illustrated by showing results for urinary excretion of 3.alpha.-hydroxysteroids by some various sorts of patients.

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