Copper.
Static and functional indices used for the assessment of copper status in humans are discussed in this review. Variations, advantages and disadvantages of the different indices are reported. Good indices of copper status remain to be found.
Arnaud
J
J
Laboratoire de Biochimie C, CHRUG, Grenoble, France.
D002570:Ceruloplasmin / Q000378:metabolism; D003300:Copper / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism*; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000201:enzymology; D006801:Humans; D009752:Nutritional Status; D013482:Superoxide Dismutase / Q000097:blood
D003300:Copper; D013482:Superoxide Dismutase; D002570:Ceruloplasmin