Advances in Isotope Methods for the Analysis of Trace Elements in Man

ISBN-13: 9780849387302 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 248 str.

Malcolm Jackson; Nicola Lowe

Opis

There is increasing evidence that even minute amounts of trace elements can have profound effects on the human body. Advances in Isotope Methods for the Analysis of Trace Elements in Man describes new methods that are being developed to understand normal and abnormal trace element nutrition and metabolism.
This book includes a wealth of practical advice, encompassing all aspects of isotope methodology, such as the latest developments of analysis techniques for both stable and radioactive isotopes, issues in study design, current cost of isotopes, and analysis. It provides both a historical review of what has been done in the past and details of current techniques and applications.
> This state-of-the-art collection from leading experts in the field from Europe and the United States makes a strong case for the practice and advancement of this critical health care tool.

Spis treści

Advances in Stable Isotope Methodology. Advances in Radioisotope Methodology. Tracer to Tracee Ratio for Compartmental Modeling of Stable Isotope Data. Methods for Analysis of Trace Element Absorption. Kinetic Studies of Whole body Trace Element Metabolism. Stable Isotope Methods for the Investigation of Iron Metabolism in Man. Use of Isotopes in the Assessment of Zinc Status. Copper Status and Metabolism Studied with Isotopic Tracers. Use of Stable Isotopes of Selenium to Investigate Selenium Status. Use of Isotopes for Studies with Manganese, Chromium and Molybdenum. Trace Element Studies in Infants and Pregnant or Lactating Women. Stable Isotope Studies in the Elderly. Applications of Trace Element Studies in Developing Countries: Practical and Technical Aspects.

O autorze

Nicola Lowe, Malcolm Jackson