Published July 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

The estimation of whole-body zinc and Zn turnover in rheumatoid and osteoarthritis using 65Zn tracer

  • 1. Glasgow Royal Infirmary (UK)

Description

A method of estimating whole-body zinc, and Zn balances using a two-compartment model in combination with whole-body counting of 65Zn, is described. The method is applied to patients with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. The results suggested that there was not a wide variation in whole-body Zn and Zn turnover in individuals with these two diseases and no clearcut difference between patients with one or the other. (author)

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Journal Title
Br. J. Nutr.
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
1
Series
Br. J. Nutr.
Journal Page Range
115-123
ISSN
0007-1145