Medical Definition of Arsenazo III
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Metallochrome indicator that changes colour when complexed to the calcium ion under physiological conditions. It is used to measure local calcium ion concentrations in vivo.
Pharmacological action: dyes, indicators and reagents.
Chemical name: 2,7-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid, 3,6-bis((2-arsonophenyl)azo)-4,5-dihydroxy-
(12 Dec 1998)
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