Influence of oxidizing or reducing agents on gastrointestinal absorption of U, Pu, Am, Cm and Pm by rats
Sullivan, MF; Ruemmler, PS; Ryan, JL; Buschbom, RL
| HERO ID | 1421070 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1986 |
| Title | Influence of oxidizing or reducing agents on gastrointestinal absorption of U, Pu, Am, Cm and Pm by rats |
| Authors | Sullivan, MF; Ruemmler, PS; Ryan, JL; Buschbom, RL |
| Journal | Health Physics |
| Volume | 50 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Page Numbers | 223-232 |
| Abstract | Absorption of 233U, 238Pu, 241Am, and 244Cm from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract was measured in rats, fed ad libitum or fasted, that were gavaged with solutions containing ferric iron, ferrous iron, iron powder, quinhydrone or ascorbic acid. Absorption and retention of all of these actinides was increased substantially by fasting and by the addition of mild oxidizing agents, ferric iron and quinhydrone. In contrast, absorption and retention were decreased to below the fasted level by all the reducing agents except ascorbic acid, which caused diarrhea and an increase in absorption. Absorption of the lanthanide element 147Pm from the intestine of fasted rats was also increased by ferric iron. Some of these actinide elements are polyvalent and are, in some cases, known to be absorbed from the GI tract more readily in their higher oxidation states. This suggested an oxidation-reduction mechanism for the effect of fasting and the action of the chemical agents used. However, the improbability that either 241Am(III) 244Cm(III) or 147Pm is converted to a different oxidation state under these conditions makes that mechanism unlikely. Other explanations are suggested. |
| Doi | 10.1097/00004032-198602000-00006 |
| Pmid | 3005196 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Authoring Organization: Agency for Toxic Substances and Diseases Registry (ATSDR) |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
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