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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Huvudupphovsman: Triffitt, J
Materialtyp: Journal article
Språk:English
Publicerad: 1968