Metal Ions in Fur as a Bio-monitor of the Systemic Accumulation in Albino Rat
Metal Ions in Fur as a Bio-monitor of the Systemic Accumulation in Albino Rat
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2009-08
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Israel, Omoniyi K
Joseph, Lori A.
Edet, Ekanem J.
James, Kagbu A.
Patricia, Ekwumemgbo A.
Mary, Adewusi A.
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The study carried out a periodic quantification of the amounts of metal ions accumulated in the blood
of Wistar albino rat pre- and post-operative the implantation of stainless steel (SS) arch bar used for
maxillomandibular fixation and compares these w ith the amounts accumulated in the fur used as a bio-monitor. The concentrations of the corrosion products increased from the 3 to 6 weeks post-operative periods in the blood and fur. The total metal ions accumulated in the fur and blood of Wistar albino rat in vivo follows the ranking Ni > Fe > Mn > Co > Cr. Ni shows a high affinity for the fur and blood. The concentrations of Co, Mn and Cr ions in the fur post-operative is indicative of the levels of these metal ions in the blood
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preprint journal articles
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Albino Rat, Arch bar,, corrosion product,, blood,, fur,, bio-monitor, Metal Ions