title: Effect of food intake on the tissue distribution of gallium-67: concise communication.
abstract: Fasting affects the body retention and tissue distribution of Ga-67 in experimental animals. In Ga-67 experiments, therefore, a difference in food intake between treated and control animals might result in confusing side effects. We have observed this in irradiation studies. It is suggested that a fasting regimen should be imposed in any Ga-67 animal study where an alteration in food intake might be experienced in the treated group.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000528:radiation effects; D004435:Eating; D005215:Fasting; D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes; D007668:Kidney / Q000528:radiation effects; D008099:Liver / Q000528:radiation effects; D008297:Male; D051379:Mice; D008810:Mice, Inbred C57BL; D051381:Rats; D013154:Spleen / Q000528:radiation effects; D014018:Tissue Distribution
chemical_list: D005710:Gallium Radioisotopes