Soft tissue calcification induced by iron complexes.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Complexed iron (III) induces a local calcification of soft tissues in mice that is strongly dependent upon the nature of the complexing molecule. Ferric lactate is much more effective in inducing calcification than iron dextran.
Medical subject headings
- Calcification, Physiologic
- Ferric Compounds
- Liver
- Spleen