Fluorometric riboflavin titration in plasma by riboflavin-binding apoprotein as a method for vitamin B2 status assessment

Ann Nutr Metab. 1995;39(6):355-60. doi: 10.1159/000177885.

Abstract

A method for plasma riboflavin determination by riboflavin-binding apoprotein titration has been proposed for vitamin B2 status evaluation. The method is based on the formation of riboflavin-apoprotein complex accompanied by full loss of fluorescence peculiar to free riboflavin. The data obtained have demonstrated a correlation with indicators of the vitamin B2 status such as urinary excretion, erythrocyte content, and stimulation of the glutathione reductase activity by flavin adenine dinucleotide. Levels > 6 ng/ml blood plasma may be considered to be a criterion for normal vitamin B2 supply.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Apoproteins / blood*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Flavin-Adenine Dinucleotide / pharmacology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nutritional Status*
  • Riboflavin / blood*
  • Riboflavin / urine
  • Spectrometry, Fluorescence*

Substances

  • Apoproteins
  • Flavin-Adenine Dinucleotide
  • Riboflavin