A significantly increased uptake of 65Zn administered intravenously was detected in healing bones of rats compared with control rats. The parameters used for measuring osteogenesis included: histologic examination, radiographic studies, and Ca 45 uptake in bone. The accumulation of 65Zn appeared to be correlated with bone formation. The data suggest a mobilization of zinc to the site of bone repair.
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