Re: Press Conference Thursday November 2 on SR-90 In Baby

[Braggj@aol.com]

Yes, strontium in any isotopic form can cross the placenta.
The tooth buds for  the primary teeth are formed 'in utero'.  Therefore 
strontium being an analogue for calcium would be taken up by the rudimentay 
tooth buds in the fetus.
How much of the 'final' amount taken up would be a function of calcium 
metabolism which is not static.
Jane Bragg

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