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The objective of the study was to estimate the fluoride content in regular food items available, including fish, in a coastal area of the South Karnataka state of India. Materials and Methods: Fish and food samples were collected from a local market, i.e., Deralakatte, Mangalore of Karnataka State, India. Commonly consumed different species of fish (eight types are included in the study) and popular food items (twelve types) were collected through a random sampling strategy and then processed for the study. The flesh and bones of fish were separated from individual fish. Samples of flesh, bones, and food (nonfish, vegetarian food consumed by a proportion of Karnataka population) were homogenized separately, dried, and the pH of the processed samples was adjusted to neutrality (pH 7.0). Fluoride anion was determined using a fluoride ion selective electrode (ISE, Nico2000 Ltd., UK). Although the ingredients of the different fish and food items explored differed, the same processing technique and analytical laboratory bench-work procedure were performed for each sample, i.e., as per published research elsewhere. This ensured the accurate estimation of fluoride for each food item. Results: Concentrations of fluoride in foods (Nonfish, vegetarian food) was estimated to ranging from 0.85 to 7.09 ppm and that in fish samples ranged from 1.45 to 2.30 ppm. The highest concentration was estimated 3.16 ppm in Rohu fish flesh, and 7 ppm in rava dosa (a vegetarian food). Conclusion: In conclusion, the Rohu (Labeo rohita) fish species were found to contain higher concentrations of bone fluoride. Fluoride determined in fish flesh was also high in concentration 2.28 ppm. Among the regular food items, rava dosa (a thin and crispy crepe made from rava and rice flour) preparation has a higher level of fluoride. These values would provide valid information regarding the future development of recommended dietary allowance strategy for a population.
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Objective@#To optimize the ion selective electrode method of measuring urinary fluorine in WS/T 30-1996.@*Methods@#The volume of 5 mol/L NaOH solution was fixed to confect the TISAB buffer solution. The samples were prepared by mixing 5 ml urine and equal volume of TISAB solution. Fluorine electrode and calomel electrode was used to test. When the potential value changed less than ±0.5 mV in one minute, it could be recorded. The standard curve method was selected as a quantitive method.@*Results@#The linear range of this method was 0.07~50.0 mg/L, E=238.96-57.50lgC, r=0.999 8. The LOD and LOQ were 0.02 mg/L and 0.07 mg/L (with 5 ml urine) , respectively. The RSD of intra -and inter-batch precision were 0.80%~2.82% and 2.17%~2.86%, respectively. The recovery rate was 102%~107%. The urine sample could be preserved stably for 14 days at room temperature, and for 30 days at 4 ℃ and -20 ℃.@*Conclusion@#In this method, the preparation process of TISAB buffer solution was simplified, and the linear range was expanded. It could meet the needs of occupational population detection.
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A new all-solid state electrode modified with poly ( o-aminophenol-co-o-phenylenediamine ) film was prepared by cyclic voltammetry.The electrochemical response of the electrode to various solutions in the available acidity range of 1.00 × 10-12-10.0 mol/L was studied by cyclic voltammetry.The results showed that the reduction peak potentials and the available acidity of solution showed good linear relationship in 3 stages of 1.00×10-10-0.10 mol/L, 0.10-2.00 mol/L and 2.00-10.0 mol/L respectively, and the regression equations were Epc=0.0456lgC(H+)-0.295, Epc=0.0803c(H+)-0.309, and Epc=0.0278c(H+)-0.188, respectively.There were similar responses in the solutions of H2 SO4 , HNO3 and HClO4 in the concentration range of 1.00-8.00 mol/L.The preparation method of electrode was simple, and the determination range of available acidity was as wide as 1.0 ×10-10-10.0 mol/L, which laid the foundation for the development of solid-state electrochemical sensors for determination of acidity of high acidity solution.
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OBJECTIVE:To determine the content of levofloxacin by PVC membrane selective electrode. METHODS: A glass electrode coated with levofloxacin PVC membrane was prepared for the first time with the molecular complex of levofloxacin iodide and bismuth iodide as electric active material, and a series study was performed on its responsibility. RESULTS: The electrode gave Nernst response to levofloxacin over the concentration range of 5.0?10-3～1.0?10-5 moL?L-1 with a slope rate of 56.5mV?pC-1, a suitable pH of 2.5～4.0, and an average recovery rate of 98.31%～101.6%(2.80%～4.90%). CONCLUSION: The electrode was simple in operation, and it has a rapid response and good reproducibility, and it is applicable for the quantitative determination of levofloxacin.
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The anion gap in the serum is useful in the interpretation of acid-base disorders and in the diagnosis of other conditions. In the early 1980s, ion-selective electrodes for specific ionic species were introduced for the measurement of serum electrolytes. This new method has caused a shift of the anion gap from 12+/-4 mEq/L down 6+/-3 mEq/L. It is worthy for clinicians to understand the range of normal anion gap and the measuring methods for serum sodium and chloride in the laboratories that support their practice. While an increase in the anion gap is almost always caused by retained unmeasured anions, a decrease in the anion gap can be generated by multiple mechanisms.
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Acid-Base Equilibrium , Anions , Diagnosis , Electrolytes , Ion-Selective Electrodes , SodiumABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Since the morning fluoride level of 10 uM is recommended for adults patients being treated for osteoporosis so far, measurement of serum fluoride level is important to detect abnormally high levels or to detect levels below the therapeutic windows. Aims of this study are to determine the normal range of serum ionic fluoride levels in Korean female adults (from 5th to 7th decade), and to evaluate the in vivo fluoride pharmacokinetics of monofluorophosphate in Korean adults. METHODS: Serum level of fluoride was measured from blood samples of 72 female subjects (age 43-69years) using an ion selective electrode. For pharrnacokinetics of monofluorophosphate-calcium (MFP-Ca), 6 subjects (age 27~45 years) were included to be withdrawn the blood hourly for the first S hours and the blood was withdrawn at 24 hours after a single dose of MFP-Ca. RESULTS: Mean level of serum fluoride was 1.64+-0.12uM in 5th, 6th, 7th decades adults, and there was no difference of serum fluoride levels among age groups. Peak serum fluoride level exhibited 5.02+-0.67pM, and returned to basal level on 24 hours after a single dose of MFP-Ca. CONCLUSION: This study shows that mean serutn fluoride of Korean female adults (from 5th to 7th decade) is not different from that of other reports, and a single dose of MFP-Ca does not cause serum fluoride levels above the recommended therapeutic windows of 5-10uM for 24 hours.