Abstract
Azelaic and pimelic acids are excreted in elevated amounts in urine in disorders of mitochondrial β-oxidation and disorders of peroxisomal β-oxidation, for which they are of significant diagnostic value. We have detected the presence of azelaic, pimelic and even-chain-length dicarboxylic acids (adipic, suberic and sebacic acids) arising artefactually as a result of storage of small sample volumes in plastic containers. Storage of samples for organic acid analysis in glass containers is recommended.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 220-223 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 1 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics
- Genetics(clinical)
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Bennett, M. J., Ragni, M. C., Hood, I., & Hale, D. E. (1992). Azelaic and pimelic acids: Metabolic intermediates or artefacts? Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, 15(2), 220-223. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01799635