Biological availability of arsenic from fish

Munro, IC; Charbonneau, SM; Sandi, E; Spencer, K; Bryce, F; Grice, HC

HERO ID

8433

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Journal Article

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Abstract

Year

1974

Language

English

HERO ID 8433
Material Type Abstract
In Press No
Year 1974
Title Biological availability of arsenic from fish
Authors Munro, IC; Charbonneau, SM; Sandi, E; Spencer, K; Bryce, F; Grice, HC
Journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
Volume 29
Issue 1
Page Numbers 111
Abstract Although it has been well established that certain species of marine life contain high amounts of arsenic, little experimental data exists concerning the bioavailability of this arsenic to mammals. In order to gain some information on the potential public hazard, studies were undertaken to compare the excretion of arsenic from fish and arsenic trioxide. Adult female Yorkshire pigs with urinary catheters were given a series of 4 single meals; low arsenic fish (control); high arsenic fish (0.3 mg As/kg); arsenic trioxide (0.3 mg As/kg) and arsenic trioxide with low arsenic fish (0.3 mg As/kg). Urine samples were collected daily for 3 days prior to dosing, every 12 hr for 4 days after dosing and then daily for 6 days. Fecal collections were done daily for 3 days prior to dosing and for JO days thereafter. Following administration of the high arsenic fish, 80% of the arsenic was excreted in the urine and the remaining 20% appeared in the feces. Excretion was virtually complete in 4 days. Following administration of arsenic trioxide, 80% of the arsenic was excreted in the urine in the 1st day, while the remaining 20% appeared to be retained in the body.
Wosid WOS:A1974T653800098
Is Certified Translation No
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Conference Location Washington, D.C.
Conference Name Thirteenth Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology
Conference Date March 10–14, 1974
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
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