ISSN:
1573-6903
Keywords:
65Zn
;
blood-brain barrier
;
graphical analysis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Zinc is essential for normal growth, development and brain function although little is known about brain zinc homeostasis. Therefore, in this investigation we have studied65Zn uptake from blood into brain and other tissues and have measured the blood-brain barrier permeability to65Zn in the anaesthetized rat in vivo. Adult male Wistar within the weight range 500–600 g were used.65ZnCl2 and [125I]albumin, the latter serving as a vascular marker, were injected in a bolus of normal saline I.V. Sequential arterial blood samples were taken during experiments that lasted between 5 min and 5 hr. At termination, samples from the liver, spleen, pancreas, lung, heart, muscle, kidney, bone, testis, ileum, blood cells, csf, and whole brain were taken and analysed for radio-isotope activity. Data have been analysed by Graphical Analysis which suggests65Zn uptake from blood by all tissues sampled was unidirectional during this experimental period except brain, where at circulation times〈30 min,65Zn fluxes were bidirectional. In addition to the blood space, the brain appears to contain a rapidly exchanging compartment(s) for65Zn of about 4 ml/100g which is not csf.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00965746
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