An Evaluation of the Alumina Extraction Procedure for Determination of Plasma Catecholamine Levels and a Study of Plasma Binding of Catecholamines

Author

Greta Toni Swart, Marquette University

Date of Award

2-1968

Degree Type

Master's Essay

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Chemistry

First Advisor

William J. Stekiel

Second Advisor

Deane N. Calvert

Abstract

The most commonly used method for the chemical analyses of the catecholamines epinephrine and norepinephrine present in biological tissues and blood plasma is the tri-hydroxy indole technique initially developed by Lund. Throughout the literature, great variation is reported in the ability to recover epinephrine and norepinephrine from plasma by adsorbing the amines onto aluminum oxide (alumina). The most frequently reported average value for such recovery is 75 percent for an alumina column procedure similar to that used in this laboratory.

Comments

A thesis submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School, Marquette University, in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Recommended Citation

Swart, Greta Toni, "An Evaluation of the Alumina Extraction Procedure for Determination of Plasma Catecholamine Levels and a Study of Plasma Binding of Catecholamines" (1968). Master's Essays (1922 - ). 2997.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/essays/2997