Electrolyte changes in the rat after the administration of alginates.

Sodium alginate has been shown to be an effective agent for selectively binding strontium ions in the gastrointestinal tract of the rat. The importance of this discovery lies in its possible application as a means to remove radioactive contamination from ingested food. [...]

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Woods, Letha C.
Other Authors: Edward, D. (Supervisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 1966
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Summary:Sodium alginate has been shown to be an effective agent for selectively binding strontium ions in the gastrointestinal tract of the rat. The importance of this discovery lies in its possible application as a means to remove radioactive contamination from ingested food. [...]