[Two dimensional imaging and functional evaluation of trace elements on tissues and organs by x-ray spectroscopy]

Abstract

Trace elemental composition in tissues and organs was investigated to clarify the two dimensional imaging and functional evaluation using x-ray spectroscopy such as non-destruction x-ray analytical microscope (x-ray guide tube 100 microns). Al, Si, P, S, Cl, Ca, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, and Br tissues and organs, i.e., bromoderma exfolistiv squama, olfactory epithelium and anthracosis specimens were detected in microscopic area (about 10-25 mm) of the specimens and a fluorescent x-ray analysis of elemental imaging and mapping at the same time. The specimens can be observed in atmospheric pressure. The non-destruction x-ray analytical microscopic technique of trace element in biological tissues and organs was carried out on functional evaluation of trace elements, and it is shown that the technique is a useful analytical technique, which enables the detection of many trace elements simultaneously and provides image, mapping information on the diagnostic analysis of many diseases affecting the joints.