Characterization of Mammalian Tissues and Microorganisms by Gas-Liquid Chromatography

Abstract

A gas-liquid chromatographic analytical procedure has been developed for the examination of mammalian tissues and microorganisms. The procedure, involving digestion of the sample with tetramethylammonium hydroxide, evaporation, extraction with alcohol, and gas-liquid chromatography of the alcohol extract, yields unique and reproducible elution patterns for each type of sample examined. This new technique offers a potential tool for the objective examination and identification of normal and diseased tissues.