Feedstuff intake plays key role in impacting the yield and quality of milk. In this study, we discussed the contents of trace metal elements in cow milk impacted by different feedstuffs. We detected the contents of Pb...Feedstuff intake plays key role in impacting the yield and quality of milk. In this study, we discussed the contents of trace metal elements in cow milk impacted by different feedstuffs. We detected the contents of Pb, Cd, As, Cu, Mg, Ca, Fe and Zn in different feedstuffs and milk by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The determinations of Pb, Cd and As contents were by graphite furnace A_AS and Cu, Mg, Ca, Fe and Zn was by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The results showed that Pb, Cd, As and Cu presented in feedstuffs, but Pb, Cd and As were lowly detected in milk samples, and Cu was not detected in milk samples. The content of Mg in concentrates was lower than that in forages. However, the content of Mg in milk from concentrate feed was higher than that in forage feed. This suggested that the utilization of Mg in concentrate feed was higher than that in forage feed. The contents of Ca and Zn were opposite to Mg, and the utilization of Ca and Zn in forage feed was higher than that in concentrate feed. There was no obviously change law of Fe in different feedstuffs and milk samples. The relationship between the contents of trace metal elements in milk to feedstuffs would provide a theoretical basis for dairy farming. It would be useful for improving the milk yield and milk quality of dairy production.展开更多
Natural contents and distribution of trace elements in soils of the Dam River and Tuotuo River basins are demonstrated in this paper. By using contrasting methods. it is found that the content of trace elements of soi...Natural contents and distribution of trace elements in soils of the Dam River and Tuotuo River basins are demonstrated in this paper. By using contrasting methods. it is found that the content of trace elements of soil in the region is at the lower limit of the world's soil content level, that the tendency of the average trace element content in the four main types of soil is shown as: alpine mountain meadow soil>marsh soil>alpine mountain steppe soil> alpine mountain cryogenic soil. the average content of trace elements such as Cr. Co, Zn, Cu, Hg, Pb, Mo, Mn and Ni in the Dam River basin is higher than that of the Tuotuo River basin except that of the elements Ba and Sr. In addition. through correlation analysis. the relationship of intergrowth and association among soil elements are revealed.展开更多
Objective: Prostate specific antigen (PSA) does not provide the high reliability and precision that is required for an accurate screening for prostate cancer?(PCa). The aim of our study was to search for a simple, rap...Objective: Prostate specific antigen (PSA) does not provide the high reliability and precision that is required for an accurate screening for prostate cancer?(PCa). The aim of our study was to search for a simple, rapid, direct, preferably non-invasive, and highly accurate biomarker and procedure for the screening for PCa. Method: The levels of trace elements (TE) Br, Fe, Rb, Sr,?and Zn were prospectively evaluated in expressed prostatic fluid (EPF). Also?Zn/Br, Zn/Fe, Zn/Rb, Zn/Sr concentration ratios as well as ZnRb and (ZnRb)/Fe concentration combinations were calculated for EPF samples, obtained from 38 apparently healthy males and from 33, 51, and 24 patients with chronic prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and PCa, respectively. Measurements were performed using an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescent (EDXRF) microanalysis. Results: It was found that in the EPF of cancerous prostates the levels of Rb, Zn, Zn/Br, Zn/Fe, Zn/Sr, ZnRb, and (ZnRb)/Fe were significantly lower in comparison with those in the EPF of normal, inflamed, and hyperplastic prostates. For example, in comparison hyperplastic?with cancerous prostates p values obtained using Student’s t-test and?Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U-test were Conclusions: The levels of TE and their combinations in EPF, obtained by EDXRF, is a fast, reliable, andnon-invasive diagnostic tool that can be successfully used by local, non- urologist physicians at the point-of-care to provide a highly effective PCa screening and as an additional confirmatory test before a prostate gland biopsy.展开更多
Soil background contents of a number of elements of different soil groups, sub-groups and genus on Liaohe River Plain were investigated. It appeared that: the background levels for most elements studied were around th...Soil background contents of a number of elements of different soil groups, sub-groups and genus on Liaohe River Plain were investigated. It appeared that: the background levels for most elements studied were around the lower limits of the world's averages, variation coefficients of the background content values were from 0.3-0.5 and the element migration coefficients were between 0.9 and 1.0. It was found that the element background contents in soils of eastern and southern parts of the area were generally higher than that of western and northern parts.展开更多
With “soil crop animal” food chain as a clue, the samples of different type of soils, main crops and animal-poultry products were collected in red soil agro-area in Northern Hunan and their contents of main trace el...With “soil crop animal” food chain as a clue, the samples of different type of soils, main crops and animal-poultry products were collected in red soil agro-area in Northern Hunan and their contents of main trace elements(Cu,Fe,Zn,Mn,Co and Se) were determined in present study. The results showed that the content order from high to low of each element in four kinds of soil was Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu > Co > Se. The contents of Cu and Zn were significantly related (p>0.01), while the contents of the other elements were not related. The contents of the same element in different crops were different. For example, the content order of Cu in different crops was soybean > peanut > green bean > rape seed > rice > maize. A common characteristics is that the contents of any trace element were higher in crops which grew on the soil with higher contents of the elements. The contents of each element in the same animal product were also different. For example, the contents of Zn and Fe were higher and the contents of Mn and Cu were lower in pork. The content order of Fe and Cu in different animal products was liver of pig> liver of chicken>pork >chicken meat >beef>goat meat>egg.展开更多
文摘Feedstuff intake plays key role in impacting the yield and quality of milk. In this study, we discussed the contents of trace metal elements in cow milk impacted by different feedstuffs. We detected the contents of Pb, Cd, As, Cu, Mg, Ca, Fe and Zn in different feedstuffs and milk by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The determinations of Pb, Cd and As contents were by graphite furnace A_AS and Cu, Mg, Ca, Fe and Zn was by flame atomic absorption spectrometry. The results showed that Pb, Cd, As and Cu presented in feedstuffs, but Pb, Cd and As were lowly detected in milk samples, and Cu was not detected in milk samples. The content of Mg in concentrates was lower than that in forages. However, the content of Mg in milk from concentrate feed was higher than that in forage feed. This suggested that the utilization of Mg in concentrate feed was higher than that in forage feed. The contents of Ca and Zn were opposite to Mg, and the utilization of Ca and Zn in forage feed was higher than that in concentrate feed. There was no obviously change law of Fe in different feedstuffs and milk samples. The relationship between the contents of trace metal elements in milk to feedstuffs would provide a theoretical basis for dairy farming. It would be useful for improving the milk yield and milk quality of dairy production.
文摘Natural contents and distribution of trace elements in soils of the Dam River and Tuotuo River basins are demonstrated in this paper. By using contrasting methods. it is found that the content of trace elements of soil in the region is at the lower limit of the world's soil content level, that the tendency of the average trace element content in the four main types of soil is shown as: alpine mountain meadow soil>marsh soil>alpine mountain steppe soil> alpine mountain cryogenic soil. the average content of trace elements such as Cr. Co, Zn, Cu, Hg, Pb, Mo, Mn and Ni in the Dam River basin is higher than that of the Tuotuo River basin except that of the elements Ba and Sr. In addition. through correlation analysis. the relationship of intergrowth and association among soil elements are revealed.
文摘Objective: Prostate specific antigen (PSA) does not provide the high reliability and precision that is required for an accurate screening for prostate cancer?(PCa). The aim of our study was to search for a simple, rapid, direct, preferably non-invasive, and highly accurate biomarker and procedure for the screening for PCa. Method: The levels of trace elements (TE) Br, Fe, Rb, Sr,?and Zn were prospectively evaluated in expressed prostatic fluid (EPF). Also?Zn/Br, Zn/Fe, Zn/Rb, Zn/Sr concentration ratios as well as ZnRb and (ZnRb)/Fe concentration combinations were calculated for EPF samples, obtained from 38 apparently healthy males and from 33, 51, and 24 patients with chronic prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and PCa, respectively. Measurements were performed using an energy dispersive X-ray fluorescent (EDXRF) microanalysis. Results: It was found that in the EPF of cancerous prostates the levels of Rb, Zn, Zn/Br, Zn/Fe, Zn/Sr, ZnRb, and (ZnRb)/Fe were significantly lower in comparison with those in the EPF of normal, inflamed, and hyperplastic prostates. For example, in comparison hyperplastic?with cancerous prostates p values obtained using Student’s t-test and?Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney U-test were Conclusions: The levels of TE and their combinations in EPF, obtained by EDXRF, is a fast, reliable, andnon-invasive diagnostic tool that can be successfully used by local, non- urologist physicians at the point-of-care to provide a highly effective PCa screening and as an additional confirmatory test before a prostate gland biopsy.
文摘Soil background contents of a number of elements of different soil groups, sub-groups and genus on Liaohe River Plain were investigated. It appeared that: the background levels for most elements studied were around the lower limits of the world's averages, variation coefficients of the background content values were from 0.3-0.5 and the element migration coefficients were between 0.9 and 1.0. It was found that the element background contents in soils of eastern and southern parts of the area were generally higher than that of western and northern parts.
文摘With “soil crop animal” food chain as a clue, the samples of different type of soils, main crops and animal-poultry products were collected in red soil agro-area in Northern Hunan and their contents of main trace elements(Cu,Fe,Zn,Mn,Co and Se) were determined in present study. The results showed that the content order from high to low of each element in four kinds of soil was Fe > Mn > Zn > Cu > Co > Se. The contents of Cu and Zn were significantly related (p>0.01), while the contents of the other elements were not related. The contents of the same element in different crops were different. For example, the content order of Cu in different crops was soybean > peanut > green bean > rape seed > rice > maize. A common characteristics is that the contents of any trace element were higher in crops which grew on the soil with higher contents of the elements. The contents of each element in the same animal product were also different. For example, the contents of Zn and Fe were higher and the contents of Mn and Cu were lower in pork. The content order of Fe and Cu in different animal products was liver of pig> liver of chicken>pork >chicken meat >beef>goat meat>egg.
