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Commentary on the Paper of Thompson P. et al.: Phosphatidylethanol in Postmortem Brain and Serum Ethanol at Time of Death.

Authors :
Weinmann, Wolfgang
Schröck, Alexandra
Wurst, Friedrich Martin
Source :
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. Mar2017, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p501-503. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents a commentary on the role of phosphatidylethanol in assessing postmortem ethanol intake in autopsies. The author highlights the use of the ethanol compound as a biomarker in determining alcohol consumption in an autopsied person's brain and serum blood level. The author also offers the detailed information on the research conducted on the effectiveness of phosphatidylethanol in autopsies.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
41
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121503119
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.13319