Blood test for assessing hepatic function
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1. A method of assessing hepatic mitochondrial function in a subject comprising the steps of:
- a) administering to said subject an effective amount of carbon-labeled methionine or methionine metabolite to said subject;
b) collecting a blood specimen from said subject; and
c) measuring the amount of labeled carbon in said blood specimen to assess hepatic mitochondrial function in said subject.
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Abstract
Provided herein is a novel blood test for assessing hepatic function. The test involves administration of a labeled methionine or methionine metabolite to a subject and measurement of the expired label in blood.
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1. A method of assessing hepatic mitochondrial function in a subject comprising the steps of:
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a) administering to said subject an effective amount of carbon-labeled methionine or methionine metabolite to said subject; b) collecting a blood specimen from said subject; and c) measuring the amount of labeled carbon in said blood specimen to assess hepatic mitochondrial function in said subject. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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- 19. A kit for assessing hepatic mitochondrial function comprising carbon-labeled methionine or methionine metabolite in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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