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Institute of Metabolic Disease at Baylor Research Institute
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S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH)
S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) is a by-product of all methylation reactions and is rapidly metabolized to homocysteine. Increased levels of SAH may occur when the intracellular concentration of homocysteine increases. Since SAH has been show to inhibit methylation dependent reactions the ratio of S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) to SAH is often used as an index of methylation status.
Department: Neuropharmacology
Methodology: HPLC and UV detection
Sample: 50 - 100 mg tissue
Handling:
Freeze immediately and store at -80°C until transport.
Shipping:
Ship sample overnight with 3-4 lbs of dry ice using a guaranteed overnight courier.
Special Notes: This research test must be coordinated through the Neuropharmacology Laboratory Director. Most research tests are performed on a batch basis; the laboratory will not perform single sample testing. Contact the Neuropharmacology Laboratory Director for more information.
Turnaround Time and Test Cost: Contact the Neuropharmacology Laboratory Director
Related tests: Homocysteine-Research, S-adenosylmethionine, Folate (total),Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 |
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