Citation

Lis AW, McLaughlin RK, McLaughlin DI. Physiol. Chem. Phys. 1975; 7(4): 325-333.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, Pacific Publishing Company)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

242023

Abstract

A high-resolution liquid chromatographic system was utilized to analyze urine samples of twelve nonchemical suicide victims for the relative composition of ultraviolet-absorbing compounds. The analyses demonstrated a decrease in the output of uric acid, characteristic of severe depression, and an increase in the excretion of hypoxanthine. The excretion of 7-methylxanthine was found to be variable and xanthine was normal.

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