Studies in copper status and atherosclerosis.
Findings of this paper indicate that leucocyte copper has a significant link with the level of atherosclerosis found within the groups studied. Therefore copper may be involved in the mechanisms associated with ischaemic heart disease (IHD).
Kinsman
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Department of Morbid Anatomy, University of Cambridge, Addenbrookes Hospital, U.K.
Howard
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AN
Stone
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DL
Mullins
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PA
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000097:blood* / Q000209:etiology; D003300:Copper / Q000097:blood* / Q000172:deficiency; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D003300:Copper