The effect of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) on zinc (Zn) retention in the tissue of rats
Zn is regularly added to TPN solutions, however, requirements are poorly understood. This research investigated whether or not the route of Zn intake (oral vs parenteral) changes Zn concentration in rat tissues. Twenty-four male Fischer-344 rats were equally and randomly assigned to one of four grou...
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FIU Digital Commons
1995
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| Online Access: | http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2342 http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3528&context=etd |