Serum Levels of Trace Elements and Heavy Metals in Patients with Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke

2013 ◽  
Vol 247 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevdegul Karadas ◽  
Refah Sayın ◽  
Mehmet Aslan ◽  
Hayriye Gonullu ◽  
Celal Katı ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Hemorrhagic Stroke ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke

scholarly journals Catalase Activity, Serum Trace Element and Heavy Metal Concentrations, and Vitamin A, D and E Levels in Pre-Eclampsia

2008 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1335-1341 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Kolusari ◽  
M Kurdoglu ◽  
R Yildizhan ◽  
E Adali ◽  
T Edirne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Heavy Metal ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Enzyme Activity ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Early Identification ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Antioxidant Enzyme Activity ◽  
Heavy Metal Concentrations ◽  
Serum Trace Element

Catalase (antioxidant enzyme) activity in erythrocytes and serum levels of trace elements (copper, iron, zinc), heavy metals (cadmium, cobalt) and vitamins A (retinol), D (cholecalciferol) and E (α-tocopherol) were measured in 145 subjects comprising 47 pre-eclamptic pregnant women (PE), 48 healthy pregnant women (HP) and 50 healthy non-pregnant controls (NP). Catalase, vitamins A, D and E and levels of cobalt were significantly lower in the PE group compared with the HP and NP groups, whereas levels of copper, iron and cadmium were significantly higher in the PE group than in the HP and NP groups. Levels of zinc were significantly lower in both the PE and HP groups compared with the NP group. This assessment of oxidant/antioxidant imbalance in pregnant women could be useful in the early identification of pre-eclampsia and antioxidant supplementation in the early weeks of gestation might be useful.

Serum trace elements and heavy metals in polycystic ovary syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 452-456 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z Kurdoglu ◽  
M Kurdoglu ◽  
H Demir ◽  
HG Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Polycystic Ovary ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Ovary Syndrome ◽  
Essential Trace Elements ◽  
Serum Trace Elements ◽  
Healthy Participants

Objective: We aimed to investigate the serum levels of essential trace elements copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg) and heavy metals cadmium (Cd), cobalt (Co) and lead (Pb) in the patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Methods: A total of 65 (35 patients with PCOS and 30 healthy controls) women were included in the study. Serum Cu, Zn, Mn, Pb, Mg, Co and Cd levels were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometric method. Results: Serum Cu and Zn levels were significantly higher, but Mn and Pb levels were lower in patients with PCOS compared with the healthy participants ( p < 0.01). There was no difference between patients with PCOS and the controls with respect to the serum levels of Mg, Co and Cd. Conclusions: This is the first study investigating serum Cu, Zn, Mn, Pb, Co, Mg and Cd levels in the patients with PCOS. The serum levels of trace elements and heavy metals might change in patients with PCOS. The findings in this study should be investigated with further trials in order to obtain new insights into PCOS.

Dietary Exposure of Heavy Metals, Minerals and Trace Elements through Cereals Commonly Consumed by Dhaka City Residents

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 815-823
Author(s):  
Md. Bayejid Hosen ◽  
Abu T.M. Abdullah ◽  
Md. Z.H. Howlader ◽  
Yearul Kabir
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Trace Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Daily Intake ◽  
Dietary Exposure ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Dhaka City ◽  
Main Meal ◽  
Minerals And Trace Elements

Background: Contamination of soil and agricultural products by heavy metals resulting from rapid industrial development has caused major concern. Dietary exposure to heavy metals has been associated with toxic and adverse health effects. The main threats to human health from heavy metals are associated with exposure to Pb, Cd and Hg. The aim of this study was to monitor the presence of heavy metals, minerals and trace elements in cereals consumed by Dhaka city residents. Methods: One hundred and sixty cereal samples were collected for eight (08) composited samples and analyzed for the determination of sixteen elements. Heavy metals were analyzed by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), and other elements were determined by Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS). Results: The average concentrations of elements in cereals fall within the safe limit except for Pb, Cr, Na and Mg, which exceeded the safe limits. The daily intake of Cd (23.0 μg), Hg (63.0 μg) and As (13.6 μg) through cereals was below the risk level except for Pb (634.0 μg) and Cr (263.1 μg). The dietary intake of Na (1860.0 mg), Mg (347.0 mg) and Mn (4600.0 μg) exceeded the toxic level while K (829 mg) was below the RDA. Conclusion: As the main meal of average Bangladeshi people is boiled rice served with some vegetables, our findings indicate that the residents of Dhaka city are at risk from Pb and Cr contamination and their dietary need for some important minerals and trace elements is not fulfilled by cereals.

Expression of lymphocyte subpopulations, cytokine serum levels and blood and urine trace elements in nickel sensitised women

Life Sciences ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 63 (16) ◽  
pp. 1417-1422 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Boscolo ◽  
M. Di Gioacchino ◽  
P. Conti ◽  
R.C. Barbacane ◽  
M. Andreassi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Lymphocyte Subpopulations

scholarly journals Trace elements in patients with aortic valve sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 175394472098598
Author(s):  
Hataw Al-Taesh ◽  
Abuzer Çelekli ◽  
Murat Sucu ◽  
Seyithan Taysi
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Aortic Valve ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Serum Zinc ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Aortic Valve Sclerosis ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: Aortic valve sclerosis (AVSc) is defined as the thickening and calcification of aortic valve cusps, in the absence of obstruction of ventricular outflow. AVSc is linked with a clear imbalance in some trace elements. Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between AVSc and serum levels of iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), selenium (Se), and copper (Cu). Additionally, this research aimed to explore the clinical significance of human serum zinc, selenium, copper, and iron concentrations as a potential new biomarker for AVSc patients and to clarify the pathophysiological role in individuals at risk of developing AVSc. Patients and methods: The study included 40 subjects with AVSc (25% male and 75% female) who were compared with a healthy control group with the same gender ratio. AVSc was based on comprehensive echocardiographic assessments. Blood samples were taken and Zn and Cu concentrations were determined through the use of atomic absorption spectroscopy. Se was measured using an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry device and Fe was measured using a Beckman Coulter instrument. Results: There was a significant difference in the prevalence of diabetes, blood pressure levels, and body mass index between the patients and the healthy subjects ( p < 0.05). The differences between the serum Fe, Se, and Cu levels of the AVSc patients and the healthy subjects ( p > 0.05) were recorded. The serum Zn of AVSc patients when compared was significantly lower compared with that of the control group ( p < 0.01). Conclusion: Patients with AVSc had an imbalance in some of the trace elements in their blood. The patient group’s valves had higher serum Cu levels and lower serum Se, Zn, and Fe concentrations compared with the healthy group’s valves. In the valve patients as compared, AVSc had a high prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.

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