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Radioimmunoassay for colchicine in plasma and urine. [Tritium tracer techniques]

Journal Article · · Science; (United States)
OSTI ID:7325950

A radioimmunoassay for the measurement of colchicine (in quantities as small as 0.05 nanogram) in plasma and urine was developed with the use of an antibody from immunized rabbits. After the intravenous injection of 2 milligrams of colchicine in seven subjects, the calculated zero-time concentration in the plasma was 2.9 +- 1.5 micrograms per deciliter, and the mean half-time in the plasma was 58 +- 20 minutes. Declining, but measurable, amounts of colchicine could be detected in urine up to day 9 after the drug was administered.

Research Organization:
Veterans Administration Hospital, East Orange, NJ
OSTI ID:
7325950
Journal Information:
Science; (United States), Journal Name: Science; (United States) Vol. 193:4249; ISSN SCIEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English