A biokinetic model for trivalent or hexavalent chromium in adult humans
Chromium exists in several oxidation states, with the trivalent state (Cr(III)) being the dominant naturally occurring form. Chromium in other oxidation states tends to be converted to the trivalent oxide in the natural environment and in biological systems. Chromium(III) has been shown to be an essential nutrient for humans and several non-human species. Chromium(VI), the second most stable form of chromium, is an important environmental contaminant that is mostly of industrial origin and is associated with lung cancer and nose tumours in chromium workers. This paper proposes a biokinetic model for chromium that addresses the distinctive behaviours of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) following uptake to blood of an adult human. Additionally, the model is based on biokinetic data derived from relatively short-term studies involving administration of chromium tracers to adult human subjects or laboratory animals, supplemented with data on the long-term distribution of chromium in adult humans as estimated from autopsy measurements. The model is part of a comprehensive update of biokinetic models of the International Commission on Radiological Protection, used to project or evaluate radiation doses from occupational intake of radionuclides.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- Grant/Contract Number:
- AC05-00OR22725
- OSTI ID:
- 1761711
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Radiological Protection, Journal Name: Journal of Radiological Protection Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 40; ISSN 0952-4746
- Publisher:
- IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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