Determination of trace and bulk elements in plasma and erythrocytes of healthy pregnant women by PIXE method

Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) analysis of blood samples from healthy pregnant women was carried out. Elements S, Ca, P, K, Cl, Fe, Zn, Cu, Rb and Br were detected, in red blood cells while S, Ca, P. K, Cl, Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Br in the plasma. The concentrations of Ca, K and Br were found to be...

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Published in:	International journal of gynecology and obstetrics Vol. 24; no. 3; p. 191
Main Authors:	Gödény, S, Borbély-Kiss, I, Koltay, E, László, S, Szabó, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1986
Subjects:	Erythrocytes - analysis Female Gestational Age Humans Pregnancy - blood Protons Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission Trace Elements - blood
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Summary:	Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) analysis of blood samples from healthy pregnant women was carried out. Elements S, Ca, P, K, Cl, Fe, Zn, Cu, Rb and Br were detected, in red blood cells while S, Ca, P. K, Cl, Fe, Zn, Cu, Ni, Br in the plasma. The concentrations of Ca, K and Br were found to be stable throughout pregnancy, others exhibited significant alterations. The importance of macro- and microelement metabolisms during pregnancy and their role in the intrauterine development is summarized.
ISSN:	0020-7292
DOI:	10.1016/0020-7292(86)90097-4