Prompt gamma neutron activation analysis of 10B and Gd in biological samples at the MEPhI reactor

Appl Radiat Isot. 2009 Jul;67(7-8 Suppl):S251-3. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2009.03.082. Epub 2009 Mar 27.

Abstract

The purpose of the work was to build a prompt gamma neutron activation analysis (PGNAA) facility at the MEPhI reactor for analyzing the content of various elements for NCT. The facility was implemented on a monochromatic neutron beam. Methods of quantitative (10)B and Gd measurement have been developed for pharmacokinetic studies. The facility is capable of measuring 1 microg of (10)B and 10 microg of Gd in biological samples with an error less than 10%. The detection limit of the facility is 0.3 microg of (10)B and 2 microg of Gd. Neutron flux attenuation within biological tissue samples was estimated and a new system for determining the elemental concentration was suggested.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Boron / analysis*
  • Boron / pharmacokinetics
  • Boron / therapeutic use
  • Boron Neutron Capture Therapy / statistics & numerical data
  • Gadolinium / analysis*
  • Gadolinium / pharmacokinetics
  • Gadolinium / therapeutic use
  • Gamma Rays
  • Humans
  • Isotopes / analysis
  • Isotopes / pharmacokinetics
  • Isotopes / therapeutic use
  • Mice
  • Neutron Activation Analysis / instrumentation*
  • Neutron Activation Analysis / statistics & numerical data
  • Neutron Capture Therapy / statistics & numerical data
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Russia
  • Tissue Distribution

Substances

  • Isotopes
  • Gadolinium
  • Boron