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M E Ennis1, J E Johnson, G M Ward

  • 1Department of Radiology and Radiation Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins 80523.

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|August 1, 1989
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The transfer of technetium (Tc) isotopes into goat milk varies significantly depending on the specific isotope and its chemical form. Pertechnetate (TcO4-) showed higher transfer rates than reduced technetium, indicating chemical form impacts bioavailability.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Radiochemistry
  • Animal Science

Background:

  • Technetium (Tc) isotopes are relevant in nuclear medicine and environmental studies.
  • Understanding the transfer of radionuclides into milk is crucial for food safety assessments.
  • Goat milk represents a potential pathway for radionuclide transfer to humans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the milk transfer coefficients of different technetium isotopes in goats.
  • To investigate the influence of chemical form and specific activity on Tc transfer into milk.
  • To evaluate the reduction of pertechnetate in the rumen as a factor affecting Tc transfer.

Main Methods:

  • Administration of three Tc isotopes (99mTc, 95mTc, 99Tc) as pertechnetate (TcO4-) to goats.

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  • Measurement of milk transfer coefficients for each Tc isotope.
  • Comparison of transfer coefficients between different Tc isotopes and chemical forms (pertechnetate vs. reduced Tc).
  • Evaluation of pertechnetate reduction in the rumen.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed in milk transfer coefficients among 99mTc, 95mTc, and 99Tc administered as pertechnetate.
    • The milk transfer coefficients for pertechnetate were 1.5 x 10(-4), 8.5 x 10(-4), and 1.1 x 10(-2) d L-1, respectively.
    • Reduced 99mTc exhibited a transfer coefficient 17 times lower than 99TcO4- in the same goats.
    • Rumen reduction of pertechnetate was identified as a potential explanation for low and variable transfer coefficients.

    Conclusions:

    • The milk transfer coefficients of technetium isotopes in goats are significantly influenced by the isotope and its chemical form.
    • Pertechnetate (TcO4-) demonstrates higher transfer into milk compared to reduced technetium species.
    • Rumenal reduction of pertechnetate plays a key role in modulating technetium bioavailability and transfer into goat milk.