173 simultaneous determinations of serum copper levels (SCL), serum zinc levels (SZL) and copper/zinc ratio (CZR) were made by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in 51 previously untreated lymphoma patients. SCL and ...173 simultaneous determinations of serum copper levels (SCL), serum zinc levels (SZL) and copper/zinc ratio (CZR) were made by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in 51 previously untreated lymphoma patients. SCL and CZR were significantly higher in patients before treatment (mean value 22.97 μmol/L, 1.55, respectively) and in those who did not reach complete remission (mean 21.21 μmol/L, 1.36) as compared with the patients in complete remission (mean 16.36 μmol/L, 1.06) or normal controls (mean 15.67 μmol/L, 0.98). The mean value of SCL and CZR of patients in complete remission did not differ significantly from those of normal controls. Patients in stages HI and IV had higher SCL and CZR (mean 25.15 μmol/L, 1.79) than those in stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ (mean 19.30 μmol/L, 1.16). No significant difference in SZL was observed between the patient groups and normal controls. Thus, SCL and CZR may be used as prognostic indicators for monitoring disease activity and response to therapy in malignant lymphoma.展开更多
Objective:To measure serum copper and protein thiols along with lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients and to establish the relationship between serum copper,protein thiols and lipid profile parameters.Methods: The ...Objective:To measure serum copper and protein thiols along with lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients and to establish the relationship between serum copper,protein thiols and lipid profile parameters.Methods: The study group consisted of 26 newly diagnosed hyperlipidemic patients not associated with any other systemic diseases and 26 age and sex matched healthy controls.Fasting lipid profile was done by enzymatic method using automated analyzer.Serum copper and protein thiols were measured spectrophotometrically.Results: Serum copper and protein-SH levels were significantly decreased in cases(P<0.01,P<0.01) compared to controls.Serum copper correlated positively with protein thiols(r=0.800,P<0.01) and negatively with LDL cholesterol(r=-0.351 P<0.05).Conclusion: Serum copper and protein thiols were decreased in hyperlipidemia and they correlated positively indicating protective role of copper in preventing homocysteinylation of protein and hence in preventing atherosclerosis.展开更多
Ovalbumin-stabilized gold nanoclusters （OVA@AuNCs） were prepared with ascorbic acid as a reducing agent. This strategy could realize the synthesis of water-soluble OVA@AuNCs within 20 min. The asprepared fluorescent...Ovalbumin-stabilized gold nanoclusters （OVA@AuNCs） were prepared with ascorbic acid as a reducing agent. This strategy could realize the synthesis of water-soluble OVA@AuNCs within 20 min. The asprepared fluorescent probe showed a red fluorescence emission at 630 nm. Moreover, the properties of the OVA@AuNCs were characterized by transmission electron microscope, dynamic light scattering, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fluorescent spectroscopy. Based on the surface electron density decrease-induced fluorescence quenching mechanism, the OVA@AuNCs provided high sensitivity and selectivity for sensing copper ions. A good linear relationship was obtained between the fluorescence intensity of OVA@AuNCs and the concentration of copper ions in the range of 5.0-100.0pumol/L （R2z0.999） with a detection limit of 640 nmol/L. Furthermore, the rat serum copper contents were determined by using the OVA@AuNCs based assay, indicating great potential of fluorescent probes for application in biological and clinical analysis.展开更多
Background The relationship between serum copper and epilepsy has been elucidated in observational studies.In this study,we aimed to explore the causal relationship between serum copper and epilepsy using Mendelian ra...Background The relationship between serum copper and epilepsy has been elucidated in observational studies.In this study,we aimed to explore the causal relationship between serum copper and epilepsy using Mendelian randomization(MR)analysis.Methods Single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)associated with serum copper were used as instrumental variables for MR analysis to evaluate their causal effects on epilepsy.The main MR results were obtained by using the inverse variance weighting(IVW)method,supplemented by weighted median and MR-Egger regression.In addition,sensitivity analyses such as Cochran’s Q test and pleiotropy test were used to assess these SNPs on epilepsy in terms of horizontal pleiotropy and heterogeneity.Results The IVW method revealed that the serum copper was associated with an increased risk of generalized epilepsy(OR=1.07;95%CI 1.01-1.14;P=0.032),and the sensitivity analysis further supports the robustness of the results.Conclusions The current study reveals a possible causal role for serum copper in increasing the risk of generalized epilepsy,which provide guidance for identifying potential risk factors for epilepsy.展开更多
Aim: To evaluate the early and late long-term effects of vasectomy on the serum and prostatic fluid trace elements.Methods: In 37 vasectomized and 25 non-vasectomized (control) men, the Zn, Cd and Cu levels in the ser...Aim: To evaluate the early and late long-term effects of vasectomy on the serum and prostatic fluid trace elements.Methods: In 37 vasectomized and 25 non-vasectomized (control) men, the Zn, Cd and Cu levels in the serum andprostatic fluid were measured by means of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Re-suits: No significant difference was found in the prostatic Zn, Cd and Cu levels between the vasectomized and controlgroup. The Zn level in the semm were significantly lower in the vasectomized men than in the controls (11.04 and 13.54 umol/L, respectively; P < 0.05), while the serum Cd and Cu levels were not significantly different between thetwo groups. Conclusion: Vasectomy may decrease the serum, but not the prostatic Zn levels. Its pathophysiologicalsignificance is worthy of further investigation.展开更多
Minerals are critical in maintaining health and physiological function in wildlife. Geographic variation in soil and forage mineral concentration may predispose wildlife to mineral imbalances, where a common symptom i...Minerals are critical in maintaining health and physiological function in wildlife. Geographic variation in soil and forage mineral concentration may predispose wildlife to mineral imbalances, where a common symptom is restricted somatic growth. We investigated if mineral imbalances could explain localized differences in morphology of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) occurring in geographically proximate sites with similar management, climate, and habitat. We collected serum samples and morphological measurements from free-ranging white-tailed deer captured during 2011-2019 from coastal and inland rangeland sites in South Texas, USA. We measured mineral concentrations in serum from captured deer at each location. Asymptotic deer body mass and antler size averaged 8% - 20% smaller for deer at the coastal compared to the inland site. The proportion of deer with deficient levels of serum copper was greater at the coastal site (66% versus 14%). Our results suggest regional mineral deficiencies in deer may limit antler and body development. Wildlife managers should be aware of all aspects of wildlife nutrition and the importance of considering nutrients beyond energy and protein.展开更多
文摘173 simultaneous determinations of serum copper levels (SCL), serum zinc levels (SZL) and copper/zinc ratio (CZR) were made by atomic absorption spectrophotometry in 51 previously untreated lymphoma patients. SCL and CZR were significantly higher in patients before treatment (mean value 22.97 μmol/L, 1.55, respectively) and in those who did not reach complete remission (mean 21.21 μmol/L, 1.36) as compared with the patients in complete remission (mean 16.36 μmol/L, 1.06) or normal controls (mean 15.67 μmol/L, 0.98). The mean value of SCL and CZR of patients in complete remission did not differ significantly from those of normal controls. Patients in stages HI and IV had higher SCL and CZR (mean 25.15 μmol/L, 1.79) than those in stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ (mean 19.30 μmol/L, 1.16). No significant difference in SZL was observed between the patient groups and normal controls. Thus, SCL and CZR may be used as prognostic indicators for monitoring disease activity and response to therapy in malignant lymphoma.
文摘Objective:To measure serum copper and protein thiols along with lipid profile in hyperlipidemic patients and to establish the relationship between serum copper,protein thiols and lipid profile parameters.Methods: The study group consisted of 26 newly diagnosed hyperlipidemic patients not associated with any other systemic diseases and 26 age and sex matched healthy controls.Fasting lipid profile was done by enzymatic method using automated analyzer.Serum copper and protein thiols were measured spectrophotometrically.Results: Serum copper and protein-SH levels were significantly decreased in cases(P<0.01,P<0.01) compared to controls.Serum copper correlated positively with protein thiols(r=0.800,P<0.01) and negatively with LDL cholesterol(r=-0.351 P<0.05).Conclusion: Serum copper and protein thiols were decreased in hyperlipidemia and they correlated positively indicating protective role of copper in preventing homocysteinylation of protein and hence in preventing atherosclerosis.
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos. 21575144, 21475137,21375132,21635008,21621062)Chinese Academy of Sciences(No. QYZDJ-SSW-SLH034)
文摘Ovalbumin-stabilized gold nanoclusters （OVA@AuNCs） were prepared with ascorbic acid as a reducing agent. This strategy could realize the synthesis of water-soluble OVA@AuNCs within 20 min. The asprepared fluorescent probe showed a red fluorescence emission at 630 nm. Moreover, the properties of the OVA@AuNCs were characterized by transmission electron microscope, dynamic light scattering, ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, fluorescent spectroscopy. Based on the surface electron density decrease-induced fluorescence quenching mechanism, the OVA@AuNCs provided high sensitivity and selectivity for sensing copper ions. A good linear relationship was obtained between the fluorescence intensity of OVA@AuNCs and the concentration of copper ions in the range of 5.0-100.0pumol/L （R2z0.999） with a detection limit of 640 nmol/L. Furthermore, the rat serum copper contents were determined by using the OVA@AuNCs based assay, indicating great potential of fluorescent probes for application in biological and clinical analysis.
文摘Background The relationship between serum copper and epilepsy has been elucidated in observational studies.In this study,we aimed to explore the causal relationship between serum copper and epilepsy using Mendelian randomization(MR)analysis.Methods Single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)associated with serum copper were used as instrumental variables for MR analysis to evaluate their causal effects on epilepsy.The main MR results were obtained by using the inverse variance weighting(IVW)method,supplemented by weighted median and MR-Egger regression.In addition,sensitivity analyses such as Cochran’s Q test and pleiotropy test were used to assess these SNPs on epilepsy in terms of horizontal pleiotropy and heterogeneity.Results The IVW method revealed that the serum copper was associated with an increased risk of generalized epilepsy(OR=1.07;95%CI 1.01-1.14;P=0.032),and the sensitivity analysis further supports the robustness of the results.Conclusions The current study reveals a possible causal role for serum copper in increasing the risk of generalized epilepsy,which provide guidance for identifying potential risk factors for epilepsy.
文摘Aim: To evaluate the early and late long-term effects of vasectomy on the serum and prostatic fluid trace elements.Methods: In 37 vasectomized and 25 non-vasectomized (control) men, the Zn, Cd and Cu levels in the serum andprostatic fluid were measured by means of inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). Re-suits: No significant difference was found in the prostatic Zn, Cd and Cu levels between the vasectomized and controlgroup. The Zn level in the semm were significantly lower in the vasectomized men than in the controls (11.04 and 13.54 umol/L, respectively; P < 0.05), while the serum Cd and Cu levels were not significantly different between thetwo groups. Conclusion: Vasectomy may decrease the serum, but not the prostatic Zn levels. Its pathophysiologicalsignificance is worthy of further investigation.
文摘Minerals are critical in maintaining health and physiological function in wildlife. Geographic variation in soil and forage mineral concentration may predispose wildlife to mineral imbalances, where a common symptom is restricted somatic growth. We investigated if mineral imbalances could explain localized differences in morphology of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) occurring in geographically proximate sites with similar management, climate, and habitat. We collected serum samples and morphological measurements from free-ranging white-tailed deer captured during 2011-2019 from coastal and inland rangeland sites in South Texas, USA. We measured mineral concentrations in serum from captured deer at each location. Asymptotic deer body mass and antler size averaged 8% - 20% smaller for deer at the coastal compared to the inland site. The proportion of deer with deficient levels of serum copper was greater at the coastal site (66% versus 14%). Our results suggest regional mineral deficiencies in deer may limit antler and body development. Wildlife managers should be aware of all aspects of wildlife nutrition and the importance of considering nutrients beyond energy and protein.
