Chemistry of Novel Bio-Regulating Substances

Roles of Plant Growth Regulating Substances

Inorganic and Bio-inorganic Chemistry

Organic and Bio-molecular Chemistry

Clinical Chemistry / DIGOXIN-LIKE IMMUNOREACTIVE SUBSTANCES

Endogenous digoxin-like immunoreactive substance (DLIS) was first reported in volumeexpanded dogs. Its presence has been confirmed in blood, urine, and other body fluids. Elevated DLIS concentrations are encountered in patients with volume-expanded conditions such as uremia, essential hypertension, liver disease, and preeclampsia. DLISs cross-react with antidigoxin antibodies and falsely elevat...

Novel psychoactive substances.

There has been a significant increase in the number of new intoxicants on the illegal drugs market globally, also in Norway. The substances are given the name NPS: Novel Psychoactive Substances, and are mainly sold over the Internet. Uncertain dosage of potent substances entails a risk of accidental overdose, and therefore serious intoxication and death. In this article we provide an overview o...