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Intestinal absorption and retention of cadmium in neonatal pigs compared to rats and guinea pigs

Journal Article · · J. Nutr.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6783792
The purpose of this study was to measure intestinal absorption and retention of cadmium in the newborn pig and to compare data from the pig, rat and guinea pig, three species that differ greatly in their ability to absorb macromolecules at birth. Newborn pigs were administered a single oral dose of 50 ..mu..Ci of /sup 115m/Cd 24 hours after birth and killed at intervals between 1 and 14 days after dosing. Cd absorption and gastrointestinal retention were then determined; these data were compared with similar data from the rat and guinea pig. Cd absorption in the neonate appears to be a two-step process; mucosal uptake of Cd from the lumen, probably by pinocytosis, followed by transfer of a portion of this Cd into the body. This transfer process is similar, but does not entirely coincide with changes associated with protein absorption in the neonate.
Research Organization:
Comparative Animal Research Lab., Oak Ridge, TN
OSTI ID:
6783792
Journal Information:
J. Nutr.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nutr.; (United States) Vol. 110:8; ISSN JONUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English