Effect of γ-radiation on some elements in certain organs of albino rats

Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) was used to determine the concentrations of Ca, Cl, Fe, Ni, P, K, Se, S, and Zn in heart, lung, liver, spleen, and kidney of adult albino rats 2 mo after they were subject to a single gamma gamma-radiation dose from 60Co at 5 gy. In female rats, K levels...

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Published inBiological trace element research Vol. 62; no. 1-2; pp. 25 - 30
Main Authors Elnimr, Tarek, Abdel-Rahim, S. M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer Nature B.V 01.04.1998
Subjects
Albinism
Animals
Body organs
Female
Fluorescence
Gamma irradiation
Gamma Rays
Heart
Irradiation
Kidneys
Least-Squares Analysis
Male
Radiation
Radiation dosage
Rats
Sex differences
Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission
Spleen
Tissue Distribution - radiation effects
Trace Elements - pharmacokinetics
X-ray fluorescence
Zinc
γ Radiation
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ISSN0163-4984
1559-0720
DOI10.1007/BF02820018

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Summary:Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) was used to determine the concentrations of Ca, Cl, Fe, Ni, P, K, Se, S, and Zn in heart, lung, liver, spleen, and kidney of adult albino rats 2 mo after they were subject to a single gamma gamma-radiation dose from 60Co at 5 gy. In female rats, K levels were significantly higher and the Ca levels significantly lower for the irradiated animals when compared to age-matched nonirradiated controls. Significant differences between irradiated and nonirradiated tissues were observed for other elements, although no sex-related differences could be found. Tissue damage and disturbances of biological functions were observed as a result of gamma-irradiation.
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ISSN:0163-4984
1559-0720
DOI:10.1007/BF02820018