Serum copper and zinc concentrations in patients with chronic hepatitis C

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

JOURNAL OF INFECTION, cilt.51, sa.1, ss.35-37, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 51 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jinf.2004.08.003
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF INFECTION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.35-37
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: chronic hepatitis C, zinc, copper, concentration, healthy subjects
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.