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Trace elements (copper,zinc, selenium and molybdenum) as markers in oral sub mucous fibrosis and oral squamous cell carcinoma
Authors:Sunali Khanna  AC Udas  G Kiran Kumar  S Suvarna  FR Karjodkar
Institution:1. Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai 400 008, India;2. Analytical Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400 085, India
Abstract:Oral cancer is a major cause of cancer morbidity and mortality worldwide and is prevalent in most areas where tobacco related practices are observed. Essential elements play a role in many biochemical reactions as a micro-source and there is growing evidence that their concentrations are altered on the onset and progress of malignant disease. In this study the levels of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se) and molybdenum (Mo) in serum of patients with oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) (n = 30) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) (n = 30); were determined and the alterations of these critical parameters were analyzed in comparison with controls (n = 30) to identify predictors amongst these parameters for disease occurrence and progression. The serum Cu and Zn were established using Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. Serum estimation of Se and Mo was done by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS). Data analysis revealed a marked, progressive and significant increase in Cu levels in precancer (OSMF) and cancer (OSCC) groups as compared to the normal group. The level of Zn in serum was slightly elevated in OSMF and OSCC though not statistically significant. Cu/Zn ratio was slightly but not significantly elevated. Serum levels of Se and Mo were significantly decreased in the precancer and cancer groups as compared to the normals.
Keywords:Copper  Zinc  Selenium  Molybdenum  Oral squamous cell carcinoma
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