Arginase Activity in Peripheral Erythrocytes in Developing Individuals
1983 Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 103-105
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1983 Volume 30 Issue 3 Pages 103-105
The arginase activity in peripheral erythrocytes from individuals of various age groups was studied. The mean arginase activity was highest in the neonates, but there was no statistically significant difference between the infants and children or adults. There was no difference in the enzyme activities of males and females. A comparison was made between arginase activities in blood specimens obtained by venipuncture and those collected in capillary tubes, which revealed a high correlation. This method permits measurement of arginase activity in small amounts (approximately 250 μl) of blood, which renders determination of the enzyme activity easily applicable to neonates.
