Bone mineralization after strontium and fluoride treatment in osteoporosis

E. Rokita, P.H.A. Mutsaers, J.A. Quaedackers, G. Tato, M.J.A. Voigt, de

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

    8 Citations (Scopus)

    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)412-417
    Number of pages5
    JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
    Volume158
    Issue number1-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Bone mineralization after strontium and fluoride treatment in osteoporosis'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this