BIURET REACTION
\bˈɪjuːɹət ɹɪˈakʃən], \bˈɪjuːɹət ɹɪˈakʃən], \b_ˈɪ_j_uː_ɹ_ə_t ɹ_ɪ__ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of BIURET REACTION
- 2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
- 1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
- 1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
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A reaction characterized by a violet color upon the addition of copper sulfate to all compounds with two amide or peptide bonds linked directly or through an intermediate carbon atom. Used in the detection and estimation of proteins and peptides having more than two amino acids.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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Violet color produced by adding a few drops of caustic potash and cupric sulphate to peptones; proteid test.
By William R. Warner
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A r. by which a trace of a solution of copper sulphate and an excess of caustic soda produces a reddish or deep violet color when brought into the presence of biuret, of proteins, of their first decomposition products, the proteoses and peptones.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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