Published 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Factors influencing the adsorption of lutetium-177 on hydroxyapatite

  • 1. Birmingham Univ. (UK). Dept. of Immunology

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The in vitro adsorption of the osteotropic radioisotope 177Lu to hydroxyapatite was investigated. Adsorption was inhibited at low pH in the presence of a chelating acid (citrate) but not by acetate. The inhibition was caused by chelation of the Lu ion rather than acidity or solubilisation of the solid matrix, which also occurred under these conditions. Adsorption was not inhibited by Ca2+. The presence of chelating acids is predicted to be more important than low pH alone in inhibiting distribution in bone mineral in vivo. (author)

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Journal Title
Nuclear Medicine and Biology
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
5
Series
Nucl. Med. Biol.
Journal Page Range
489-492
ISSN
0883-2897
CODEN
NMBIE