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Deficiencies in Cu, Se, and Zn impair one or more biochemical functions, and excess are associated with toxicity. Baseline
studies on the Ghanaian population are scanty. The study was undertaken to determine whether significant rural/urban differences
in the serum levels of Cu, Se, and Zn did exist. Forty males/60 females from rural and 50 males/50 females from urban Ghanaian
communities were sampled. Serum Cu, Se, and Zn were determined using flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Cu level for rural
and urban subjects was 997 ± 333 and 979 ± 290 μg/L, respectively (p = 0.68). However, Cu levels were significantly higher in the rural females (1,063 ± 367 μg/L) than the rural males (898 ± 249 μg/L;
p = 0.0085). Se levels for rural/urban subjects were 97 ± 36 and 87 ± 31 μg/L, respectively (p = 0.03). Zn levels in the rural/urban subjects were 312 ± 218 and 150 ± 102 μg/L, respectively (p = 0.002). Additionally, Zn was significantly higher in rural females (428 ± 204 μg/L) than the urban females (166 ± 103 μg/L;
p = 0.0002). Finally, Zn was significantly higher in rural females (428 ± 204 μg/L) than males (172 ± 116 μg/L; p = 0.0028). In conclusion, Cu, Se, and Zn were higher in the rural group compared to the urban group, and the generally low
Zn levels were confirmed in another cohort follow-up study. 相似文献
2.
The pathogenesis of heart disease has been associated with changes in the balance of certain trace elements. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the Zn, Fe, Cu, Cr, Ni, Pb, and Cd contents in scalp hair samples of myocardial infarction (MCI) patients
hospitalized in the cardiac ward of National Hospital in Hyderabad city (Pakistan). Scalp hair samples were collected from
193 patients (104 male, 89 female) of 3 age groups (46–60, 61–75, and 76–90 yr), for a comparative study, 200 normal, healthy
subjects (103 male, 97 female) of the same age groups residing in the same city were selected. All metals in scalp hair samples
were assessed by a flame/graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer, prior to microwave-assisted and conventional
wet acid digestion methods. Results were calculated in micrograms per gram.
The mean values of Fe and Zn of scalp hair samples of MCI patients were significantly reduced compared to the control subjects
of both genders. The mean Fe concentrations in male patients were 19.42, 12.36, and 6.98 vs 30.69, 24.42, and 16.75 for the
control patients in the three age groups (46–60, 61–75, and 76–90 yrs, respectively). The mean Zn concentration in male patients
were 169.2, 149.4, and 107.7 μg/g vs 206.1, 188.0, and 154.4 μg/g for the control group (p<0.002, 0.004, and 0.001) in all three age groups, respectively. These differences were also observed in the female study
groups. The mean values of Pb, Cd, and Ni were significantly high in patients compared to healthy subjects (mean Pb in male
patients: 11.85, 12.89, and 14.52 those of female patients were 11.88, 12.73, and 14.21 vs the male controls patients (6.08,
7.56, and 8.56) and female controls (5.99, 7.41, and 8.25) for all three age groups, respectively. The concentration of Ni
and Cd in the scalp hair samples of the heart patients of both sexes were significantly higher compared to the control; in
the case of Ni the range of significant difference for males was found to be p<0.001–0.009 and for females to be p<0.0.002–0.007 and significantly high concentration of Cd were observed in hair samples of patients than in controls in the
range for males (p<0.001–0.009) and in females (p<0.001–0.011). The Zn/Cu and Zn/Cd ratios in the scalp hair (p<0.01) of the diseased groups were significantly lower than that of the healthy groups.
Deficiency of essential trace metals and high level of toxic metals might play a role in the development of heart disease
in the subjects of this study. Toxic metals might also cause diminished absorption of essential elements. 相似文献
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Antonella Bertazzo Carlo Costa Monica Biasiolo Graziella Allegri Girolamo Cirrincione Giuseppe Presti 《Biological trace element research》1996,52(1):37-53
The Cu and Zn levels of both 607 men (1–85 y old) and 649 women (1–92 y old) were determined by atomic absorption spectrometry.
Sex does not influence Cu (14.89±0.89 μg/g and 15.26±0.79 μg/g hair for males and females, respectively) and Zn contents (200.97±9.68
μg/g for men and 209.81±9.49 μg/g hair for women). Age influences Cu and Zn concentrations, but only significantly in females:
Cu levels decrease over 60 y of age; whereas Zn levels increase significantly from age groups 2–5 to 20–40 years. Hair color
influences Cu concentrations in both males and females. In males, white hair containes less Cu than black hair; in females,
white hair's Cu levels are significantly lower than those of dark blond, red, light brown, and brown hair. There are no significant
differences in Zn concentrations with respect to different hair colors, in either males or females. 相似文献
4.
Ersoy IH Koroglu BK Varol S Ersoy S Varol E Aylak F Tamer MN 《Biological trace element research》2011,143(2):619-624
Although there are many studies on effect of fluoride on trace elements in experimental animals, few studies exist on serum
trace elements levels in patients with endemic fluorosis. We aimed to determine the serum levels of trace elements including
serum copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and serum levels of minerals including calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), sodium
(Na), potassium (K) in patients with endemic fluorosis. The study group consisted of 30 patients with endemic fluorosis (17
females, 13 males, mean age 33.53 ± 9.85 years). An age, gender, and body mass index matched 30 healthy volunteers comprised
control group (21 females, ten males with a mean age 33.93 ± 7.39 years). Urine fluoride levels of chronic fluorosis patients
were significantly higher than that of control subjects as expected (1.92 ± 0.10 mg/l vs. 0.41 ± 0.09 mg/l, respectively;
P < 0.001). Serum Cu levels (89.14 ± 16.77 μg/dL vs. 102.69 ± 25.04 μg/dL, respectively, P = 0.017), serum Zn levels (77.98 ± 20.58 μg/dL vs. 94.57 ± 35.87μg/dL, respectively, P = 0.032), and serum Mg levels (1.92 ± 0.18 mg/dL vs. 2.07 ± 0.31 mg/dL, respectively, p = 0.022) was significantly lower in chronic fluorosis patients than in controls. There were no statistically significant
differences between the fluorosis group and control group with respect to serum levels of Na, K, Ca, and P. We concluded that
chronic fluorosis is associated with reduced serum levels of Cu, Zn, and Mg. 相似文献
5.
The concentrations of cadmium, lead, selenium, and zinc in blood and seminal plasma were determined in 76 Singapore males.
Except for zinc, the concentrations were generally higher in blood than in seminal plasma (cadmium, 1.31 μg/L vs 0.61 μg/L;
lead, 82.6 μg/L vs 12.4 μg/L, and selenium, 163.6 μg/L vs 71.5 μg/L). The mean concentration of zinc in seminal plasma was
more than 30 times higher than in blood (202 mg/L vs 6.2 mg/L). Significant positive correlations were found between the concentrations
in blood and seminal plasma for the two essential trace elements: selenium (r=0.45,p<0.001) and zinc (r=0.25,p<0.05). However, no relationships were found between the concentrations in blood and seminal plasma for two toxic metals (cadmium
and lead). Significant inverse correlations were observed between Cd and Zn (r=−0.40,p<0.01), and Pb and Se (r=−0.32,p<0.05) in blood, whereas significant positive correlations were noted between Cd and Se (r=0.45,p<0.01), Cd and Zn (r=0.35,p<0.05), and Se and Zn (r=0.57,p<0.001) in seminal plasma. The physiological significance of these relationships are also discussed in this paper. 相似文献
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Feridun Kosar Ibrahim Sahin Nusret Acikgöz Yuksek Aksoy Zehra Kucukbay Sengul Cehreli 《Biological trace element research》2005,107(1):1-9
It is known that certain trace elements can affect various heart diseases. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the changes
in concentrations of certain serum trace elements in patients with chronic rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Serum analysis of
selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu) trace elements was assayed by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. RHD patients
had significantly lower serum concentrations of Se and Zn than control subjects (p<0.05 and p<0.001, respectively). However, the serum Cu concentration was significantly higher in RHD patients than in controls (1.93±0.59
μg/L vs 1.06±0.29 μg/L; p<0.001). Similarly, the Cu/Zn ratio in RHD patients was higher than in control subjects (4.70±0.92 vs 1.68±0.45; p<0.001). Additionally, no significant correlation was found among these trace element concentrations and the functional capacity
classes (p>0.05). RHD patients had decreased serum Se and Zn element concentrations and increased serum Cu element concentration. We
suggest that Se and Zn deficiency might be contributory factors in the development of rheumatic heart disease, and a high
Cu concentration and a high Cu/Zn ratio might reflect an ongoing inflammatory process in this disease. 相似文献
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Weisstaub G Hertrampf E López de Romaña D Salazar G Bugueño C Castillo-Duran C 《Biological trace element research》2007,118(2):167-174
Zinc (Zn) deficiency and obesity can be observed together in some developing countries. Zn deficiency may enhance fat deposition
and decrease lean mass accrual, which in turn, appears to influence physical activity (PA), although this has not yet been
evaluated in obese children. The objective of the study was to find out the association between measurements of plasma Zn
and serum leptin, body composition, and PA in Chilean obese preschool children. Seventy-two 18- to 36-month-old obese children
[weight-for-length/height z score (WHZ) > 2.0 SD], belonging to low socioeconomic communities, participated in the study. Plasma Zn, serum leptin, weight,
waist circumference, height, total body water (TBW) assessed by deuterium isotopic dilution technique and daily activity,
measured by registering 48 h with an accelerometer, were evaluated. We found 82% of children with WHZ > 3 SD. The geometric
mean Zn intake was 6.2 ± 2.5 mg/day. The mean plasma Zn was 91.8 ± 11.4 μg/dL, with 10% of the children having levels <80 μg/dL.
No correlation was found between plasma Zn concentrations and either weight, WHZ, or waist circumference. Serum leptin was
lower in males than in females (2.9 ± 2.8 vs 6.8 ± 5.0 ng/mL, respectively; p < 0.001). TBW was different between males and females (56.2 ± 5.4 vs 52.8 ± 4.3% body weight, respectively; p = 0.004), but no significant association was found between TBW and plasma Zn. Moderate + intense PA, (as percentage of wake
time), was greater in males than in females (6.3 ± 3.1% vs 3.4 ± 2.3%, respectively; p < 0.001), but it was not significantly correlated to plasma Zn. In conclusion, plasma Zn was not associated with body composition
as assessed by TBW, serum leptin, or with the magnitude of physical activity in Chilean overweight preschool children. 相似文献
8.
Minoru Yoshida Hisayoshi Ohta Youji Yamaguchi Yukio Seki Morihisa Sagi Kentarou Yamazaki Yawara Sumi 《Biological trace element research》1998,63(2):167-175
Samples of liver, renal cortex, and medulla were obtained from 55 forensic autopsies (0- to 95-yr-old Japanese). Metallothionein
(MT) was determined by the Ag-hem or Cd-hem method. Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and cadmium (Cd) were determined by atomic absorption
spectrophotometry. The mean levels of MT were 250 μg/g in the liver, and 394 μg/g (cortex) and 191 μg/g (medulla) in the kidney.
Age-dependent changes were observed in both the liver and kidney. In the liver, MT level decreased during infancy and increased
thereafter with age. Similar age-dependent changes in the levels of Zn and Cu were observed. In the kidney cortex, MT level
increased with age, although no correlation was found after middle age. The levels of Cd and Zn also increased with age until
middle age; however, they decreased thereafter. These results suggest that age-dependent changes in renal MT levels are associated
with accumulation of Cd. 相似文献
9.
Van Biervliet S Van Biervliet JP Robberecht E 《Biological trace element research》2006,112(3):205-211
There is no consensus whether zinc (Zn) supplementation is necessary in cystic fibrosis (CF). For assessment of the Zn status,
serum Zn concentration is the only easy available method. It is, however age dependent. We compare the serum Zn levels of
CF patients with earlier reported normal values. Serum Zn was determined in all new diagnosed CF patients and a second time
1 yr later. Data concerning fat-soluble vitamin status, cholesterol, albumin, pancreatic insufficiency, and genotype were
collected. Thirty-two patients, median age of 1.21 yr, were included. Four were pancreatic sufficient. The median Zn concentration
at diagnosis was 10.7 μmol/L (5–21.4), with a significant increase 1 yr later (median: 12.1 μmol/L [7,803–16,1]). An association
of serum Zn with vitamin A (p<0.03) and with vitamin E (p<0.02) was observed. Compared to age-matched healthy controls, there is no significant difference in serum Zn concentration
either at diagnosis or 1 yr later. Although it was demonstrated that steatorrhoea causes Zn loss, the serum Zn concentration
in CF is not significantly different from healthy controls. The relation with vitamin A and E points to the increased losses
by steatorrhoea. Therefore, Zn supplementation is advised in persisting steatorrhoea. 相似文献
10.
Blood lead levels of 619 healthy and nonoccupationally exposed inhabitants of central and rural parts of Ankara, (297 females
and 322 males) ages 2–80, were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Lead also was determined in the whole
blood samples from 66 (all male) occupationally exposed adults.
The blood lead levels were significantly higher (p<0.05) among children (16.95 μg/100 mL as a geometric mean) than the subdivided age groups of adults (geometric means by decades
of age group were ranged from 8.39 μg/100 mL to 14.34 μg/100mL). The levels were lower among young adults and gradually to
reach a plateau at the 50–59 age group. Although females had lower lead blood levels than males, sex difference was insignificant
(p>0.05). 相似文献
11.
Lech T 《Biological trace element research》2002,89(2):111-125
The lead, copper, zinc, and magnesium contents of scalp hair taken from 173 children aged 1–15 yr and young people (16–18
yr) with certain disorders of the osteomuscular articular system (osteomuscular pains of unknown origin, once described as
“growing pains”) were measured, using the flame atomic absorption spectrometry method, and then compared with those of 108
normal, healthy children. The research showed increased average levels of lead (a statistically significant p<0.05 in both the overall group of children, and in those over 11 yr old), and zinc (increased in the total group, in a statistically
significant way at p<0.10 only in adolescents over 15 yr old) and decreased levels of copper (although not significantly) in the hair of children
suffering from “rheumatic” diseases, as compared with controls. The magnesium levels for the total group of ill children were
admittedly enhanced, but in the youngest children, the levels were reduced.
The values of the Mg/Pb and Mg/Zn ratios were lower (in the youngest children, 70% decrease of the Mg/Pb ratio) and Zn/Cu
were higher in the group of children suffering from rheumatic diseases than in the healthy children. The difference of Mg/Pb
ratio between the total controls and rheumatic subjects was statistically significant at p<0.05 and the Zn/Cu at p<0.10. The Mg/Zn ratio was not statistically significant. 相似文献
12.
Postpartum scalp hair samples from 82 term-pregnancy mother/neonate pairs were analyzed for their concentration of zinc (Zn),
copper (Cu), cadmium (Cd), and lead (Pb), using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. Maternal and neonatal Zn concentrations
had geometric means (and 99% confidence intervals) of 122.5 μg/g (117.9–131.5 μg/g) and 146.9 μg (141.5–156.7 μg/g) respectively.
Corresponding Cu values were 18.4 μg/g (17.6–23.8 μg/g) and 6.7 μg/g (6.3–7.6 μg/g). Those of Cd were 0.49 μg/g (0.47–0.69
μg/g) in the mothers and 0.57 μg/g (0.55–0.86 μg/g) in the neonates. For Pb, they were 7.95 μg/g (7.60–9.32 μg/g) and 4.56
μg/g (4.39–5.56 μg/g). Cigaret smoking, despite its relatively low prevalence (19.5%), was associated with lower Zn and higher
Cd and Pb concentrations and in lower Zn/Cd and Zn/Pb molar concentration ratios. Smoking also altered interelemental relationships,
particularly those of Zn with Cd and Pb and those between Cd and Pb. Smoking frequency appeared to show negative dose-response
effects on maternal and neonatal Zn concentrations, Zn/Pb molar concentration ratios, and birth weight. Mothers with a history
of oral contraceptive (OC) usage had significantly higher Cu concentrations and lower Zn/Cu molar concentration ratios than
nonusers, with the highest Cu concentrations and lowest Zn/Cu values being associated with third-generation OCs. No similar
effects were elicited in the respective neonatal Cu concentrations. Neither alcohol consumption nor prenatal supplementation
with iron and/or folic acid had discernible effects on the maternal or neonatal elemental concentrations. The data from this
study suggest that in a given population of term-pregnancy mothers and neonates, significant interindividual variations in
hair trace element concentrations can occur, irrespective of commonality of general environment, and that lifestyle factors,
including cigaret smoking and OC usage history, can be significant contributory factors to such variations. The data are discussed
in relation to the effects of smoking-associated exposure to Cd and Pb exposure on Zn availability for placental transfer,
as well as on the quantitative maternal Zn supply levels to the fetus resulting from the known tendency of smokers to have
lower dietary intakes of Zn. The higher Cu concentrations in OC users are discussed in relation to altered Cu metabolism,
characterized by increased synthesis of the Cu-binding protein, ceruloplasmin, as an acute-phase antioxidant response to altered
lipid profile and increased lipid oxidation. 相似文献
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This article is based on data on the levels of metals (Cd, Zn, Cu) and metallothionein (MT) determined radiochemically with203Hg in renal cortex and liver of 137 autopsy cases. From this number, for 23 cases, the gel filtration of the cytoplasmic fraction
of the organs was performed.
The molar content of metals in the MT fraction (Sephadex G-50) amounted to 46.9, 50.2, and 2.0% for Cd, Zn, and Cu in renal
cortex, respectively, and to 8.3, 83.6, and 9.1% for Cd, Zn, and Cu in the liver, respectively. In parallel with the increase
of Cd and MT in renal cortex, increasing saturation was found of the MT fraction by Cd, occurring at the expense of Zn and
Cu. Equimolar amounts of Cd and Zn in the MT fraction are found at Cd level of 0.5 μmol Cd/g wet wt of renal cortex. In the
liver, analogous dependency (elevation of %Zn, depression of %Cd and %Cu) were observed in relation to Zn and MT levels in
this organ.
The basic level of Zn (not bound with MT) was estimated at 0.5 μmol/g for both renal cortex and liver. A deficit of non-MT
Zn in kidneys is proposed as an alternative mechanism of toxic Cd action. 相似文献
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Knowledge of daily boron (B) intakes will assist researchers in establishing B requirements and elucidating the metabolic
role of B in humans. B concentrations in commonly consumed foods were utilized to approximate the B intake of selected US
populations. Triplicate food samples were digested at low temperatures with 16M HNO3 and 30% H2O2, and analyzed by inductively coupled plasma spectroscopy (ICP). Milk and dairy products, juices, and beverages were the largest
contributors to dietary B. Total B content of average daily diets ranged from 548 μg for toddlers (2 yr old) to 883 μg for
mature males (60–65 yr old), excluding tap water contributions. Toddlers consumed 3.7 times more B than mature males when
adjusted for body weight (body wt) and consumed the diet with the highest boron density (1.8 μg/kJ or 0.43 μg/kcal). Adolescent
females consumed a diet with the lowest B density (1.12 μg/kJ or 0.26 μg/kcal). Food B concentrations applied to diet records
(1020 μg/d) and ICP analysis of the corresponding food composites (1170 μg/d) were comparable (p < 0.05). Current estimations of B in US diets are consistent with reports in the literature stating that normal adult daily
B intakes are approx 1 mg.
Presented at the symposium “Second International Symposium on the Health Effects of Boron and Its Compounds” held in Irvine,
CA, on October 23, 1997. This symposium was presented by the University of California, Irvine. The publication of the symposium
was supported by U.S. Borax Inc. Guest editors for this symposium were B. Dwight Culver (University of California, Irvine,
CA) and James R. Coughlin (Coughlin and Associates, Newport Coast, CA).
US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Northern Plains Area is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, and all agency services are available without discrimination. 相似文献
15.
Women with preeclampsia have been shown to have elevated blood levels of the metabolite homocysteine, and alterations in blood
levels of zinc and copper have also been reported. This study measured plasma levels of zinc, copper, and homocysteine in
women with preeclampsia and in women with healthy, normotensive pregnancies.
For the patients with preeclampsia compared with controls, significantly higher mean plasma levels were found of homocysteine
(16.39 vs 9.45 nmol/mL; p≤0.001), zinc (15.53 vs 11.93 μg/g protein; p < 0.05), and copper (47.90 vs 31.60 μg/g protein; p=0.001). The ratio of plasma Cu/Zn levels tended to be higher in preeclamptic women and could be taken as an index of inflammatory
reaction, but the difference was not significant. Homocysteine concentrations correlated positively with plasma zinc concentrations
in women with preeclampsia (r=0.588, p=0.003) but not in women with healthy pregnancies. No correlations were observed between plasma levels of homocysteine and
copper.
Thus, the present study found evidence that preeclampsia might be associated with hyperhomocysteinemia and elevated blood
levels of zinc and copper. Furthermore, elevated blood levels of zinc were significantly associated with hyperhomocysteinemia
in preeclampsia. More studies are warranted to investigate further any relationship between altered homocysteine metabolism
and levels of zinc and copper in preeclampsia. 相似文献
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In this study, hair levels of Cu and Zn were determined in healthy male and female individuals (n=192) ages 3.6–14.5 yr and the correlations with Cu and Zn daily intakes were examined. Determinations of Cu and Zn concentrations were performed by way of atomic absorption spectrometry and X-ray fluorescence. Nutritional data were collected with the aid of an individual questionnaire. Statistical analysis revealed no effect of age and sex either on Cu concentrations in hair or on Cu daily intakes. Zn concentrations were significantly higher in hair of both pubescent males and females compared with prepubescent individuals. There was no influence of age on Zn daily intake in males, however, whereas pubescent girls had a lower intake than males. Correlation coefficients between Cu concentrations in hair and daily nutritional intakes calculated for males and females werer=0.1694 andr=0.1677, respectively; those for Zn werer=?0.2223 (p<0.05) in males andr=?0.2787 (p<0.01) in females. These data confirm that the analysis of Zn in hair represents an addition to conventional materials in the assessment of the nutritional status of groups of individuals. 相似文献
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The lelvels of seven heavy metals and their toxicity towardGanoderma lucidum under various cultivation conditions were assessed. The contents of Mn, Cu, Zn, Cd, Hg, Pb and U in the fruitbodies of cultivatedG. lucidum, and sawdust substrates were determined to be at trace levels for U, 0.01–0.1 μg/g for Cd and Hg, and 1–5 μg/g for Pb, 10–120
μg/g for Mn, Cu and Zn. The effects of heavy metals, on the growth of mycelia ofG. lucidium in pure cultures were examined over a wide range of concentrations (10–3,000 μg/ml), and their toxicities were found to decrease
in the order: Hg>Cd>Cu>U>Pb>Mn=Zn. The translocation and accumulation of Zn from contaminated substrates (at 10 μg/g) in fruitbodies
were investigated by using65Zn tracer, andG. lucidum was found to take up Zn with an efficiency of >60%, leading to accumulation of >100 μ/g, in fruitbodies and >80 μ/g Zn in
basidiospores. 相似文献
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Males (n=34) and females (n=23) of long-tailed duck (Clangula hyemalis) collected on the southern coast of the Baltic Sea in winter were studied to determine brain tissue concentration of iron
(Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), and cadmium (Cd). There were no significant differences in the concentration
of metals between males and females, except for Cd, the concentration of which in male brains was twice that of the females.
In the brains of 20 birds (41% male and 26% female), the lead (Pb) concentration exceeded 1 μg/g wet wt. In all the duck brains
examined, Spearman correlation coefficients were significant and positive for Zn−Mn, Cu−Mn, Cu−Fe, and Pb−Fe; a negative correlation
was found for Pb−Zn. Additionally, female brains showed a positive correlation between Pb and Fe. The results obtained were
compared with literature data for diving and nondiving anseriforms and birds of other taxa. It seems that concentration of
heavy metals in the brain tissue of birds reflect natural adaptations (e.g., for diving) as well as effects of environmental
pollution. 相似文献
19.
Srivastava S Mehrotra PK Srivastava SP Siddiqui MK 《Biological trace element research》2002,86(2):97-105
Maternal and cord blood were collected from 54 Indian women at parturition and analyzed for Zn, Cu, and Fe by flame atomic
absorption spectrophotometry to determine the relationship between levels of these elements in mother’s and infant’s blood
and maternal age, birth weight, and gestational age of the baby. The blood Zn level of mothers in the age group 24–28 yr was
significantly higher than those of mothers in the age group of 18–23 yr (p<0.05). Similarly, mothers in the 24 to 28-yr group also had higher blood Fe level than mothers in the group 29–38 yr (p<0.05). The levels of Zn, Cu, and Fe were higher in the maternal blood and lower, but not significantly, in the cord blood
of low-birth-weight babies than in those of normal-birth-weight babies. However, differences in the levels of Zn, Cu, and
Fe between maternal and cord blood of the two birth-weight groups was statistically significant. There were no significant
differences in the levels of the three elements in maternal or cord blood by the gestational age of the baby. A weak but significant
correlation was found between the birth weight of the baby and the Fe level in the cord blood (r=0.26; p<0.05). Also, weak significant correlations were observed between gestational age of the baby and Fe (r=0.23; p<0.05) and Cu (r=0.31; p<0.05) levels in the cord blood. Although, there are many confounders of low birth weight and preterm deliveries, a diminished
placental transfer of these essential elements could be one of the several etiological factors for low birth weight of newborns. 相似文献
20.
Rahman A Azad MA Hossain I Qusar MM Bari W Begum F Huq SM Hasnat A 《Biological trace element research》2009,127(2):102-108
The purpose of the study was to determine the concentration of trace elements present in scalp hair sample of schizophrenic
patients and to find out the relationship between trace elements level and nutritional status or socioeconomic factors. The
study was conducted among 30 schizophrenic male patients and 30 healthy male volunteers. Patients were recruited from Bangabandhu
Sheikh Mujib Medical University by random sampling. Hair trace element concentrations were determined by flame atomic absorption
spectroscopy and analyzed by independent t test, Pearson’s correlation analysis, regression analysis, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Mn, Zn, Ca, Cu, and Cd concentrations
of schizophrenic patients were 3.8 ± 2.31 μg/gm, 171.6 ± 59.04 μg/gm, 396.23 ± 157.83 μg/gm, 15.40 ± 5.68 μg/gm, and 1.14 ± 0.89 μg/gm
of hair sample, while those of control subjects were 4.4 ± 2.32 μg/gm, 199.16 ± 27.85 μg/gm, 620.9 ± 181.55 μg/gm, 12.23 ± 4.56 μg/gm,
and 0.47 ± 0.32 μg/gm of hair sample, respectively. The hair concentration of Zn and Ca decreased significantly (p = 0.024; p = 0.000, respectively) and the concentration of Cu and Cd increased significantly (p = 0.021; p = 0.000, respectively) in schizophrenic patients while the concentration of Mn (p = 0.321) remain unchanged. Socioeconomic data reveals that most of the patients were poor, middle-aged and divorced. Mean
body mass indices (BMIs) of the control group (22.26 ± 1.91 kg/m2) and the patient group (20.42 ± 3.16 kg/m2) were within the normal range (18.5−25.0 kg/m2). Pearson’s correlation analysis suggested that only Ca concentration of patients had a significant positive correlation
with the BMI (r = 0.597; p = 0.000) which was further justified from the regression analysis (R
2 = 44%; t = 3.59; p = 0.002) and one-way ANOVA test (F = 3.62; p = 0.015). A significant decrease in the hair concentration of Zn and Ca as well as a significant increase in the hair concentration
of Cu and Cd in schizophrenic patients than that of its control group was observed which may provide prognostic tool for the
diagnosis and treatment of this disease. However, further work with larger population is suggested to examine the exact correlation
between trace element level and the degree of disorder. 相似文献