Shreedevi,T T; Padayatti,P S; Kala,M S; Philip, J; Paulose,C S(Department of Biotechnology, May 25, 1994)
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Abstract:
Optical absorption characteristics of rat blood
affected by diabetes has been studied using photoacoustic
(PA) technique. PA spectrum of blood
depends on the molecular structure of haemoglobin.
The peak value ratio ylQ increases with increase in
the diabetic state. Externally added glucose to
normal blood does not show any increase in y//3 ratio
as seen in the diabetic condition . The increase in yl,8
ratio may be due to the decrease in DPG level and
the resultant shift from R -> T conformation of
majority of diabetic haemoglobin.