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Solvolysable deoxycorticosterone conjugates in human urine.

C L Cope, S Loizou

    The Journal of Endocrinology
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    The study found that most deoxycorticosterone (DOC) in urine is in a sulfate conjugate form, significantly exceeding free DOC levels. Proper urine sample storage is crucial to avoid inaccurate free DOC measurements due to degradation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Urine Metabolomics

    Background:

    • Deoxycorticosterone (DOC) is a crucial hormone, but its urinary excretion forms are not fully understood.
    • Previous studies have focused on free DOC, potentially overlooking conjugated forms.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the nature of urinary deoxycorticosterone (DOC) conjugates.
    • To compare the levels of free DOC versus solvolysable DOC conjugates in human urine.
    • To establish optimal methods for DOC analysis and urine sample preservation.

    Main Methods:

    • Solvolysis of urinary samples to release unconjugated DOC.
    • Comparison of eleven different solvolysis techniques.
    • Purification and analysis using paper chromatography and authentic [3H]DOC sulfate preparation.
    • Quantification of free and solvolysable DOC in various urine specimens.

    Main Results:

    • Solvolysis yielded 86% of the maximum possible DOC recovery, with minimal contaminants.
    • Over 90% of tritiated DOC sulfate was recovered after solvolysis and chromatography, indicating its stability.
    • Solvolysable DOC conjugates were 4.8 to 127 times higher than free DOC in urine.
    • Free and solvolysable DOC showed correlation only in dexamethasone-suppressed patients.
    • Urine samples stored at room temperature for one week showed up to a 400% increase in free DOC levels.

    Conclusions:

    • The majority of urinary DOC is excreted as a sulfate conjugate.
    • The significant difference in levels suggests distinct production sites for free and conjugated DOC.
    • Accurate free DOC measurements require careful urine sample storage to prevent degradation and artifactual increases.

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