Carbohydrate-deficient transferrin: an aid to early recognition of alcohol relapse.
Although the primary use of biochemical markers of heavy drinking is to assist in screening for alcohol problems, laboratory tests may also aid in early identification of relapse. This report reviews research findings on a new marker, carbohydrate deficient transferrin (CDT), in alcoholics receiving treatment or in follow-up. It also offers recommendations on how CDT may be employed by clinicians monitoring drinking status.
Allen
J P
JP
Division of Clinical and Prevention Research, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Willco Building, Suite 505, 6000 Executive Blvd., MSC 7003, Bethesda, MD 20892-7003, USA. jallen@willco.niaaa.nih.gov
Litten
R Z
RZ
Fertig
J B
JB
Sillanaukee
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P
D000437:Alcoholism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000201:enzymology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013997:Time Factors; D014168:Transferrin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000378:metabolism*; D005723:gamma-Glutamyltransferase / Q000378:metabolism*
D015415:Biomarkers; D014168:Transferrin; D005723:gamma-Glutamyltransferase