Title :
Particle-Induced X-Ray Analysis of Rod Outer Segments and Disc Membranes from Bovine Retina
Author :
McCormick, L.D. ; Van Rinsvelt, H.A.
Author_Institution :
University of Florida
Abstract :
Particle-induced x-ray emission analysis (PIXE) has been utilized in an attempt to determine the trace element content of disc membranes and rod outer segments from bovine retina. Calcium, iron, copper, and zinc are detected and the amounts of each determined.
Keywords :
Absorption; Atomic measurements; Biomembranes; Bovine; Calcium; Copper; Iron; Plasma measurements; Retina; Zinc;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1979.4330398