Abstract
The proton microprobe in combination with proton induced X-ray emission (micro-PIXE) and with proton induced gamma-ray emission (micro-PIGE) are used to determine quantitatively the modulation of inorganic deposits formation by Sr and F ions in a cell culture model. The results indicate that the process may be investigated by the micro-PIXE determination of the amount of calcium deposited. It was found that F-treatment stimulate bone formation at doses much lower than Sr. At high doses an impaired mineralization is found for both elements. It was found that the mechanisms responsible for of F and Sr incorporations are different. The minimal F and Sr concentrations in the medium at which the incorporation may be investigated by micro-PIGE and micro-PIXE amount to 0.02 mg/l and
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 412-417 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms |
Volume | 158 |
Issue number | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |