| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7615223 | Journal of Chromatography B | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A highly sensitive method was developed to measure putrescine by micellar electrokinetic chromatography with laser induced fluorescence detection with excellent linearity in the 1â¯nM to 3â¯Î¼M range. The technique was tested on a drop of blood from Parkinson's disease patients obtained by finger prick. The results showed a statistically significant increase of putrescine in the erythrocytes compared to controls and a non-significant increase in plasma. This high level of putrescine does not constitute by itself proof that putrescine and polyamines are directly related to Parkinson's disease. However, the present results and several others addressed in the discussion suggest that these compounds might be causally involved in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease. In addition, the analytical method reported here may help to find new biomarkers for many diseases including Parkinson's disease.
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Authors
Betancourt L., Rada P., Hernandez L., Araujo H., Ceballos G.A., Hernandez L.E., Tucci P., Mari Z., De Pasquale M., Paredes D.A.,