Nuclear Analytical Methods in the Life Sciences 1994

715 Pages·1994·18.991 MB·English

by  Miloslav Vobecký (auth.), Jan Kučera, Ivan Obrusník, Enrico Sabbioni (eds.)

Nuclear Analytical Methods
in the Life Sciences
1994
Nuclear Analytical Methods
in the Life Sciences
1994
Edited by
Jan Kucera
~ Nuclear Physics Institute,
Rei near Prague, Czech Republic
Ivan Obrusnik
Czech Hydrometeorological Institute,
Prague, Czech Republic
and
Enrico Sabbioni
GEC, Environmental Institute, Joint Research Centre,
Ispra, Italy
*-
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CONTENTS
xiii Preface
1 Miloslav Vobecky
History of Development and Applications of Nuclear Analytical
Methods in the Czech Republic
7 METHODOLOGY OF NUCLEAR ANALYTICAL METHODS
9 J. J. M. de Goeij
Nuclear Analytical Methods in the Life Sciences
19 F. De Corte,'" A. Simonits, Lin Xilei, and M. C. Freitas
Use of ko-NAA in the Life Sciences
33 F. Grass,'" M. Bichler, J. Dorner, H. Holzner, A. Ritschel,
A. Ramadan, G. P. Westphal, and R. Gwozdz
Application of Short-Lived Radionuclides in Neutron Activation
Analysis of Biological and Environmental Samples
47 Richard M. Lindstrom,'" Elizabeth A. Mackey, and Rick L. Paul
Analytical Applications of Guided Neutron Beams
55 N. M. Spyrou,'" J. M. Sharaf, and S. Rajeswaran
Developments in Tomographic Methods for Biological Trace Element
Research
65 Peter Wobrauschek
Use of Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis in the Life
Sciences
73 Zoltan Szokefalvi-Nagy
Applications of PIXE in the Life Sciences
79 P. Bene'§
Radiotracer Method in the Study of Environmental Speciation
and Migration of Contaminants
87 A. R. Byrne'" and M. Dermelj
Comprehensive RNAA of Cadmium, Cobalt, Nickel, and Copper
Using 109Cd,57Co, and Reactor-Produced 67CU as Radioisotopic
Yield Monitors
95 M. Makarewicz'" and R. Zeisler'"
Enhanced Sensitivity for the Determination of Selenium by INAA
*For papers with multiple authorship, the asterisk identifies the author to whom correspondence
and reprint requests should be addressed.
v
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103 Elizabeth A. Mackey
Effects of Target Temperature on Analytical Sensitivities
of Cold-Neutron Capture Prompt y-Ray Activation Analysis
109 M. Parent,* R. Cornelis, F. Alt, K. Strijckmans, and R. Dams
Use of 191Pt Radiotracer for the Development of Enrichment
Procedures to Detect Natural Levels of Platinum in Biological
and Environmental Materials
117 S. Subramanian* and J. R. W. Woittiez
Determination of Cobalt in Biological Samples by Radiochemical
Neutron Activation Analysis Employing Reversed-Phase
Chromatography
125 N. N. Papadopoulos* and N. F. Tsagas
Advanced Short-Lived Nuclide NAA with Application in the Life
Sciences
131 P. Bach, S. Cluzeau, and C. Lambermont*
Application of Nuclear Analytical Techniques Using Long-Life
Sealed-Tube Neutron Generators
141 H.-W. Thiimmel,* C. Segebade, and K. Hirsch
Optimization of Irradiation Conditions for Photon Activation Analysis
of Biological and Environmental Samples Using a High Power
Electron Accelerator
151 ENVIRONMENTAL ApPLICATIONS
153 An. A. Kist
Use of Nuclear Analytical Techniques in Bioenvironmental Studies
159 R. E. Jervis
Nuclear Analytical Techniques in Environmental Studies
169 S. S. Krishnan,* R. E. Jervis, and L. D. Vela
Studies of Incinerator Ashes and Environmental Effects Using
Radioanalytical Techniques
177 Chifang Chai,* Jibin Tian, Qinfang Qian, Peigun Zhang,
Qin Xu, and Dajun Mao
Study of a Low-Selenium Environment in China by INAA and
M6ssbauer Spectrometry
185 V. Havranek,* V. Hnatowicz, J. Kvitek, and I. Obrusnik
Analysis of Membrane Filters and Thick Fly Ash Samples by PIXE
195 L. Tobler, J. Bucher, V. Furrer, P. Schleppi, and A. Wyttenbach*
Rubidium and Cesium in Spruce Needles: Concentrations
and Biodynamics
Contents Vll
207 M. Carmo Freitas
Heavy Metals in Parmelia sulcata Collected in the Neighborhood of a
Coal-Fired Power Station
213 G. Caniglia,* I. Calliari, L. Celin, and A. M. Tollardo
Metal Determination by EDXRF in Lichens: A Contribution
to Pollutants Monitoring
223 Roberta Vecchi,* Gianluigi Valli, Silvia Cottino,
and Angela Mariani
Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Applied
to Biomonitoring on Alps
229 K. S. Park,* N. B. Kim, Y. S. Kim, K. Y. Lee, S. K. Chun,
and Y. Y. Yoon
A Survey of Trace Elements in Fresh-Water Fish and Rice Along the
Han River by Neutron Activation Analysis
239 A. M. Yusof,* N. A. Rahman, and A. K. H. Wood
The Accumulation and Distribution of Trace Metals in Some Localized
Marine Species
251 Wanda Zmijewska
Determination of Antimony in Natural Waters
by Pre concentration on a Chelating Sorbent Followed
by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis
259 An. A. Kist
Investigation of Element Speciation in Atmosphere
267 D. Schulze,* H. Kupsch, and C. Segebade
Determination of Heavy Metals in Humic Substances by Instrumental
Photon Activation Analysis
273 PaweX Zagrodzki,* Jerzy W. Mietelski, Miros1aw Krosniak,
and Barbara Petelenz
Accumulation of Cesium and Radiocesium in Forest Litter in Selected
Regions of Poland and Its Influence on Litter-to-Mushroom Transfer
Factor
279 F. J. Fouche* and A. Faanhof
The Radioanalytical Laboratory at Pelindaba: Some Applications for
Environmental and Health Monitoring
285 BIOMEDICAL ApPLICATIONS
287 D. Behne,* C. Weiss-Nowak, M. Kalcklosch, C. Westphal,
H. Gessner and A. Kyriakopoulos
Application of Nuclear Analytical Methods in the Investigation and
Identification of New Selenoproteins
Vlll Contents
299 S. F. Stone,* G. Bernasconi, N. Haselberger, M. Makarewicz,
R. Ogris, P. Wobrauschek, and R. Zeisler
Detection and Determination of Selenoproteins by Nuclear Techniques
309 S. Krishnan,* W. C. Sturtridge, N. F. Olivieri, A. F. Collins,
R. Y. Qureshi, M. Krishnan, N. Belluzzo, E. Bogdanovich,
and S. M. Lui
A Study on Children's Condition Thalassemia Using Neutron
Activation Analysis and Other Techniques
315 T. E. Burkovskaya, M. V. Frontasyeva,* and S. F. Gundorina
Kinetics of Elemental Content Changes of Bone Tissue of Mice
During Evolution Under Hypokinetic Stress
323 M. Rakovic,* J. Kucera, N. Pilecka, and J. PoHvkova
Determination of Sodium-to-Calcium Ratio in Mouse Femora
byINAA
327 J. Kucera,* J. Lener, and J. Miiukova
Vanadium Levels in Urine and Cystine Levels in Fingernails
and Hair of Exposed and Normal Persons
335 R. E. Jervis,* B. T. Kua, and G. Hercz
Hair Trace Elements in Kidney Dialysis Patients by INAA
343 Bernd Rietz,* Kaj Heydorn, and Anders Krarup-Hansen
Determination of Platinum by Neutron Activation Analysis
in Nerve Tissue from Rats Treated with Cisplatin
351 M. A. Durosinmi,* J. O. Ojo, A. F. Oluwole, O. A. Akanle,
and N. M. Spyrou
Study of Trace Elements in Blood of Cancer Patients by Proton-Induced
X-Ray Emission (PIXE) Analysis
357 M. A. Durosinmi, J. O. Ojo, A. F. Oluwole,* A. F. Ononye,
O. A. Akanle, and N. M. Spyrou
Elemental Concentrations in Nigerians with Affective Disorders Using
Proton-Induced X-Ray Emission
363 G. D. Kanias, * E. Kouri, H. Arvaniti, H. Karaiosifidi,
and S. Kouneli
Trace Element Content in Breasts with Fibrocystic Disease
371 L. I. Zhuk,* I. N. Mikholskaya, E. A. Danilova, and An. A. Kist
Mapping Using Human Blood Composition Data
383 F. A. El-Amri,* H. A. EI-Saltani, N. N. Dogadkin, and I. A. Ashour
Determination of Trace Elements in Normal and Diabetic Whole Blood
by Neutron Activation Analysis
Contents ix
389 C. Schnabel, U. Herpers,* R. Michel, F. Loer, G. Buchhorn,
and H.-G. Willert
Changes of Concentrations of the Elements Co, Cr, Sb, and Sc
in Tissues of Persons with Joint Implants
397 Yuan-Yaw Wei and Chien Chung*
Analysis of Elemental Absorption and Excretion in Mice Bearing
Malignant Ascites
407 ANALYSIS OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES
407 Jacques Versieck
Neutron Activation Analysis for the Determination of Trace Elements
in Biological Materials
415 E. Cortes Toro, H. A. Das, J. J. Fardy, Z. bin Hamzah, R. K. Iyer,
Sun Laiyan, N. Leelhaphunt, Y. Muramatsu, R. M. Parr,*
I. H. Qureshi, S. M. Resnizky, S. Surtipanti, S. A. Tarafdar,
and M. B. A. Vasconcellos
Toxic Heavy Metals and Other Trace Elements in Foodstuffs
from 12 Different Countries: An lAEA Coordinated Research Program
423 Chifang Chai,* Weiyue Feng, Qinfang Qian, Ming Guan,
Xinji Li, Yilun Lu, and Xioumei Zhang
Total and Methyl Mercury Levels in Human Scalp Hairs of Typical
Populations in China by NAA, GC(EC), and Other Techniques
435 S. B. Sarmani,* A. Z. Kiprawi, and R. B. Ismail
Mercury Determination in Hair of Malaysian Fishermen
by Neutron Activation Analysis
443 A. F. Oluwole,* J. O. Ojo, M. A. Durosinmi, O. I. Asubiojo,
O. A. Akanle, N. M. Spyrou, and R. H. Filby
Elemental Composition of Head Hair and Fingernails of Some
Nigerian Subjects
453 J. O. Ojo, A. F. Oluwole,* M. A. Durosinmi, O. I. Asubiojo,
O. A. Akanle, and N. M. Spyrou
Correlations Between Trace Element Levels in Head Hair
and Blood Components of Nigerian Subjects
461 J. O. Ojo, A. F. Oluwole,* M. A. Durosinmi, O. J. Ogunsola,
O. A. Akanle, and N. M. Spyrou
Baseline Levels of Elemental Concentrations in Whole Blood, Plasma,
and Erythrocytes of Nigerian Subjects
471 F. A. Balogun, O. A. Akanle,* N. M. Spyrou, and J. A. Owa
A Comparative Study of Elemental Composition of Human Breast Milk
and Infant Milk Substitutes
x Contents
481 M. F. Reis,* M. Abdulla, R. M. Parr, A. Chatt, H. S. Dang,
and A. A. S. C. Machado
Trace Element Contents in Food Determined by Neutron
Activation Analysis and Other Techniques
o.
489 Sizue Rogero,* Mitiko Saiki, Paulo H. N. Saldiva,
and Mirian L. Daliberto
Determination of Trace Elements in Human Lung Samples
497 J. Kvfcala, * V. Zamrazil, and S. Cermak
Levels of Some Trace Elements in Serum of Prague Inhabitants
Measured by INAA
503 J. C. Furnari and I. M. Cohen*
Determination of Aluminum and Phosphorus in Biological
Materials by Reactor Activation Analysis Using Germanium
as Integral Flux Monitor and Comparator
509 Miloslav Vobecky* and Arno~t Babicky
Effect of Enhanced Bromide Intake on the Concentration Ratio
I/Br in the Rat Thyroid Gland
517 M. Saiki,* M. B. A. Vasconcellos, V. A. Maihara,
M. J. A. Armelin, D. I. T. Favaro, and S. o. Rogero
Neutron Activation Analysis of Biological Samples
at the Radiochemistry Division of IPEN-CNENjSP
527 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND COMPARISON WITH OTHER METHODS
529 A. R. Byrne
Some Improvements in the Quality of NAA Procedures
and the Reliability of the Results
539 R. Dams
RNAA as Compared to ICP-MS for the Analysis of Normal Human
Serum
549 M. C. Freitas,* M. H. Afonso, C. Almeida, L. C. Alves,
M. F. Araujo, M. A. Barreiros, J. Seabra e Barros,
M. Bordalo Costa, M. A. Gouveia, and M. A. Reis
Intercomparison of Techniques Available at INET! in the Analysis
of Two IAEA Candidate Research Materials
561 Momoko Chiba,* Atsuko Shinohara, Mitiko Saiki,
and Yutaka Inaba
Comparative Study of Methods for Determining Lanthanide Elements
in Biological Materials by Using NAA, HPLC Postcolumn Reaction,
and ICP-MS