· Accordingly, low serum levels of zinc and copper have been observed at ICU admission, and those with higher serum concentrations have shown significantly lower mortality [10,11]. Recently, an association between low zinc levels and the severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome has been shown for people with severe COVID-19 [12] .

 · Accordingly, low serum levels of zinc and copper have been observed at ICU admission, and those with higher serum concentrations have shown significantly lower …

 · Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) characterized by excessive intrahepatic fat accumulation is increasing worldwide. This study aimed to investigate serum copper (Cu) and ceruloplasmin (Cer) levels and their relations to metabolic factors in NAFLD. Methods

PMID: 34405337. Serum Levels of Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium, and Copper, and their Relations with Mental Health and Sexual Function in Pregnant Iranian Adolescents. Bahramy P, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi S, Ramezani-Nardin F, Mirghafourvand M. Biol Trace Elem Res 2020 Dec;198 (2):440-448. doi: 10.1007/s12011-020-02109-8.

 · In conclusion, copper in the water group significantly increased the soluble Aβ 42 in the brain and the 'free' copper in the serum, decreased the growth rate and hepatic GSH/SOD activity. The research studies carried out suggest that the copper in water is more 'toxic' than copper in diet and may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

 · Copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are essential nutrients and cofactors of enzymatic reactions with their binding partner. Metallothionein (MT) plays an important role in …

 · SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES. A study was undertaken to determine whether long-term use of a copper intrauterine device (IUD) was associated with any alteration in the serum copper levels and thereby whether absorption of copper from the device in utero could …

 · At baseline, the age-adjusted serum copper concentration was about 5% higher among participants who died from coronary heart disease than among those who did not …

 · In addition, decreased serum copper level and cerebellar atrophy were reported for the first time. The patients' symptoms improved after withdrawal of N 2 O exposure and vitamin B 12 supplements. Conclusion. We reported two SCD cases with serum copper alteration and cerebellar atrophy after N 2 O abuse for the first time. These might be ...

 · Serum zinc and copper of the control group were as follows: for zinc, the serum level ranged between 53.3 and 138.8 μ/dL with a mean of 85 μ/dL ± 22.2. For copper, the serum level ranged between17.5 and 129.7 μ/dL with a mean of 71.6 μ/dL ± 38.3. On the other hand, in patients' group, the mean zinc serum level was 59.1 μ/dL ± 22.7.

 · The trace element copper (Cu) is part of our nutrition and essentially needed for several cuproenzymes that control redox status and support the immune system. In blood, the ferroxidase ceruloplasmin (CP) accounts for the majority of circulating Cu and serves as transport protein. Both Cu and CP behave as positive, whereas serum selenium (Se) and …

 · Article; Published: 29 July 2022 Nutrition in acute and chronic diseases. Relationship of serum copper and zinc with kidney function and urinary albumin to creatinine ratio: Cross-sectional data ...

 · As shown in Table 1 and Figure 1, 722 subjects aged 18-years or older were included in this study.For exposures of interest, serum copper concentrations (108 vs. …

 · The serum copper concentrations were significantly higher in the schizophrenic patients than in the normal control subjects. The average serum copper in schizophrenic …

 · description is given of the author's modification of mcfarlane's method for determination of the copper content of blood and serum by means of diethyl-dithiocarbamate.experiments show that acid...

 · Copper dyshomeostasis in Wilson disease and Alzheimer's disease as shown by serum and urine copper indicators J. Trace Elem. Med. Biol., 45 ( 2018 ), pp. 181 - …

 · Results: Consistent with the conclusions of other meta-analysis, our results demonstrated serum copper levels were significantly higher [MD = 9.27, 95% CI (5.02–13.52); p < 0.0001], and the serum zinc levels were significantly lower in AD patients than in healthy controls [MD = −6.12, 95% CI (−9.55, −2.69); p = 0.0005].

 · Serum copper levels of 18.0 μmol/L (median) or higher (reference level <18.0 μmol/L) were significantly associated with increased urinary ACR (OR = 1.67, 95% CI = 1.21–2.31) after adjusting for...

 · The baseline serum Cu and Zn concentrations were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer. Serum Cu/Zn ratio were categorized into quartiles: ≤1.03; >1.03 to ≤1.18; >1.18 to ≤1.34; and >1.34. Associations of serum Cu, Cu/Zn ratio and risk of SCD and all-cause death were analyzed using multivariable Cox models. Results

 · Addendum: With this method the serum copper values of 100 uorlllal, non-fasting women and 30 men have herrl found to lie within thr rttuge from 75 t o 165 yoh. Recommended publications Discover more

 · Serum copper was analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAnalyst 800, Perkin Elmer, City, CA, USA). Serum zinc was analyzed by a colorimetric method (Sentinel Diagnostics, Milano, Italy). The normal ranges were 60 to 150 µg/dL for zinc and 75 to 150 µg/dL for copper.

 · The serum level of Cu in normal coronary group was significantly lower than the total atherosclerotic groups (P value = 0.001). The serum level of Cu was significantly increased with severity of atherosclerosis and significantly upper in sever atherosclerotic patients (33 Syntax scores and above it) than mild and moderate CAD groups. (P value ...

 · It is suggested that women with endometrial cancer are characterized by altered serum Cu and Zn levels as compared with controls, and balance of these trace element levels might be associated with endometricrial cancer among Turkish patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate serum concentrations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), in …

Background: Associations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) serum levels with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have not been extensively studied in elderly Asian people. Methods: Relationships to CVD risk factors were examined in 202 freely-living elderly Japanese women.

 · Infections are one of the main causes of mortality in elderly due to the decrease of immune response, for which copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) are claimed to be crucial. High serum copper-to-zinc-ratio ( Cu/Zn-ratio) has been reported with infections, but little is known whether it could also predict the incidence of infections.

 · Increased serum zinc and copper concentrations during ICU care were associated with a significantly lower mortality compared to decreased concentrations of …

 · Hyperuricemia is a condition characterized by abnormally elevated levels of serum uric acid (UA). The reported prevalence of hyperuricemia has been showing a rising trend in recent years 1,2 ...

 · Results: Consistent with the conclusions of other meta-analysis, our results demonstrated serum copper levels were significantly higher [MD = 9.27, 95% CI (5.02–13.52); p < 0.0001], and the serum zinc levels …

 · Abstract The aim of the present study was to evaluate serum concentrations of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), in relation with metabolic profile and clinicopathologic features of patients with endometrial cancer. A total of 47 women with endometrial cancer and 45 controls were eligible for the study.

An investigation was undertaken to determine serum copper and ceruloplasmin concentrations in 180 normal male and 44 subjects ranging in age between 20 and 89 years. In the population, correlation of serum copper with age was not statistically significant whereas a marginal but significant increase was observed in the male population.

 · Copper, a strong prooxidant, may play a role in atherogenesis. The author examined the association between serum copper concentration and mortality from coronary heart disease using data from the Second National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1976–1992). Serum copper concentration was determined using atomic absorption …

 · The prevalence of unexplained anemia increased significantly at both lower and higher copper levels as compared to the median (119 μg/dL): odds ratios for unexplained anemia were 1.2 (95% CI: 1.1–1.3) in the association with a decrease of serum copper from median to 10th percentile (92 μg/dL) and 1.8 (95% CI: 1.6–2.2) in the …

 · Increased serum zinc and copper concentrations during ICU care were associated with a significantly lower mortality compared to decreased concentrations of zinc (15.6 vs. 83.3%, p = 0.003) and copper (5.6 vs. 50.0%, p = 0.013). At the time of ICU admission, low serum levels of zinc and copper were observed.

 · The relationship between serum copper (Cu) level and overweight/obesity remains controversial. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the relationship. …

 · After a median follow-up of 26 years, 147 SCD cases and 848 all-cause deaths were recorded. The hazard ratios (HR, and 95% CI) per unit increase in serum Cu levels for SCD and all-cause death were 2.51 (1.00–6.28) and 2.37 (1.60–3.51) respectively, after adjustment for age, C-reactive protein, total cholesterol, body mass index, systolic blood …