Sample Preparation for in vitro Analysis of Iodine in Thyroid Tissue using X-ray Fluorescence

Iodine is enriched and stored in the thyroid gland. Due to several factors, the size of the thyroid iodine pool varies both between individuals and within individuals over time. Excess iodine as well as iodine deficiency may promote thyroid cancer. Therefore, knowledge of iodine content and distribu...

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Main Authors: Gertrud Berg, Mats Isaksson, Marie Hansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-01-01
Series:Cancer Informatics
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Online Access:http://la-press.com/article.php?article_id=691