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Porter-Silber reaction |
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Porter-Silber reaction Etymology: Curt C. Porter, American biochemist, b. 1914; Robert H. Silber, American biochemist, b. 1915 a reaction, visible as a change in color to yellow, that indicates the amount of adrenal steroids (the 17-hydroxycorticosteroids) excreted per day in the urine. The test is used to evaluate adrenocortical function but is now largely supplanted by immunoassay techniques. 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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