Rats are raised on a diet providing for calcium balance and adequate levels of skeletal fluoride. Fluoride loss from the skeleton and fluoride excretion is monitored when the diet is changed to be calcium deficient.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
22
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Department
Type
DUNS #
168559177
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Country
United States
Zip Code
55455
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