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homovanillic acid [¦hä·mə·və¦nil·ik ′as·əd] (biochemistry) HOC6H3(OCH3)CH2CO2H A major metabolite of 3-O-methyl dopa; used in enzyme determination. Abbreviated HVA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Urinary homovanillic acid (HVAU), one of the end-products of dopamine metabolism, was assayed in urine using isocratic HPLC, whereas serum prolactin (PRLS), whose secretion is under control of the dopaminergic system, was measured in serum by chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay, as previously described (Alvarez Leite et al. Then, they allowed the hydrogen peroxide to react with homovanillic acid to form a fluorescent compound. Pharmacological Effects of Methylphenidate on Plasma Homovanillic Acid and Growth Hormone. |
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