Serum copper and zinc concentrations in patients with chronic hepatitis C

Cesur S., Cebeci S., Kavas G., Yilmaz N., Buyukkagnici D.

JOURNAL OF INFECTION, vol.51, no.1, pp.35-37, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 51 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jinf.2004.08.003
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF INFECTION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.35-37
  • Keywords: chronic hepatitis C, zinc, copper, concentration, healthy subjects
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The aim of this study was to measure the alterations in serum trace elements, including zinc and copper in patients with chronic hepatitis C and to compare them with the results of healthy individuals. Seventeen patients with chronic hepatitis C and 17 healthy individuals were included in this study. Serum zinc and cooper concentrations were measured by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer of patients with chronic hepatitis C and the results were statistically compared with those of healthy individuals.