title: Analysis and clinical significance of pterins.
abstract: This review briefly describes the biochemistry of pterins, their involvement in pathological processes and the use of pterin measurement in diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Chromatographic and other methods of pterin analysis are detailed with particular emphasis being placed on the need for correct sample collection and handling.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Child Health, Department of Child Health, London, U.K.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hyland
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Howells
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002845:Chromatography; D006801:Humans; D011622:Pterins / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D011622:Pterins