Binding of calcium and strontium by alginates.
SODIUM alginates markedly inhibit the intestinal absorption of strontium in rats1-4 and man5,6 without an appreciable effect on calcium absorption so that they are of interest as possible therapeutic agents in cases of ingestion of strontium-90. Alginic acid is obtained from certain seaweeds and is...
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1968
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