53CO vitamin B12 plasma clearance in multiple Sclerosis

Autor: C. S. Norman
Rok vydání: 1966
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Zdroj: Irish Journal of Medical Science. 41:333-338
ISSN: 0021-1265
DOI: 10.1007/bf02969255
Popis: The reasons for a possible association between multiple sclerosis and avitaminosis B12 neuropathy are stated. An assessment of plasma clearance and urinary excretion of58Co vitamin B12 in 11 eases of multiple sclerosis, 5 cases of avitaminosis B12, 2 cases of chronic myeloid leukaemia, and 5 normal subjects is described. The results in the different disease groups are compared. Explanations for the results obtained are suggested, and it is concluded that vitamin B12 metabolism in multiple sclerosis is normal.
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