Copper Chaperone for Cu/Zn Superoxide Dismutase is a sensitive biomarker of mild copper deficiency induced by moderately high intakes of zinc

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Small increases in zinc (Zn) consumption above recommended amounts have been shown to reduce copper (Cu) status in experimental animals and humans. Recently, we have reported that copper chaperone for Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (CCS)...

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Main Authors: L'Abbé Mary R, Wang Bingtuan, Trick Keith D, Swist Eleonora, Iskandar Monica, Bertinato Jesse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Online Access:http://www.nutritionj.com/content/4/1/35