For the first time, a procedure is described for the quantitative analysis of free alpha-keto acid content in human neutrophils (PMNs) relative to single cell number by reversed-phase fluorescence high-performance liquid chromatography. The procedure is minimally invasive and is unsurpassed in the quality of PMN separation, ease of sample preparation as well as sample stability. This method can satisfy the rigorous demands for an ultra-sensitive, comprehensive and rapid intracellular alpha-keto acid analysis in particularly for the surveillance of severe diseases as well as cellular or organ dysfunction.
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