INFLUENCE OF SOME DISEASED CONDITIONS ON BLOOD SERUM LEVELS OF ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS AND SOME TRACE ELEMENTS OF EGYPTIAN BALADY SHEEP IN ASSIUT GOVERNORATE

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the serum levels of some trace-elements (zinc, copper and selenium) and antioxidant vitamins (vitamin A, C and E) in prostate cancer patients. Method: A total of 50 prostate cancer patients aged 50-70 years with PSA > 4.0 ng/dl were recruited for the study while 50 apparently healthy individual were used as control subjects. Zinc, copper and selenium were determined using atomic absorption spectrophotometer while vitamin A, C and E were determined using high performance liquid chromatography. Result: The result showed that the mean levels of Se (0.77±0.26), Zn(147.75±42.05) were significantly lower (p <0.05) when compared with the control (1.47±0.13) and (168.78±59.80) respectively. The serum copper level (187. 76±66.05) was significantly higher (p<0.05) when compared with control (126.40±31.24).The antioxidant vitamin A (0.42±0.19), vitamin C (3.62±1.81) and vitamin E (0.39±0.13) were Significantly lower p(<0.05) when compared with the control (0.68±0.32)(12.16±4.07) and (1.40±0.16) respectively. Concusion: The decreased trace elements and antioxidant vitamins may be associated with high free radicals generated due to oxidative stress in prostate cancer patient. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v6i1.10799 Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.6(1) 2015 95-97

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Blood Serum Levels of PCBs and PCDFs in Yucheng Women 14 Years After Exposure to a Toxic Rice Oil

Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology ◽

10.1007/s002449900230 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 33 (1) ◽

pp. 104-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 40

Author(s):

Y. L. Guo ◽

J. J. Ryan ◽

B. P. Y. Lau ◽

M. L. Yu ◽

C. C. Hsu

Keyword(s):

Blood Serum ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Rice Oil

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

Life Sciences ◽

10.1016/s0024-3205(98)00408-1 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 63 (16) ◽

pp. 1417-1422 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

P. Boscolo ◽

M. Di Gioacchino ◽

P. Conti ◽

R.C. Barbacane ◽

M. Andreassi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Lymphocyte Subpopulations

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HYPOTHALAMIC-PITUITARY-TESTICULAR SYSTEM AND ADRENOCORTICAL FUNCTION

Acta Endocrinologica ◽

10.1530/acta.0.0810198 ◽

1976 ◽

Vol 81 (1) ◽

pp. 198-207 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

H. L. Verjans ◽

K. B. Eik-Nes

Keyword(s):

Adrenal Gland ◽

Blood Serum ◽

Adult Male ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Male Rats ◽

Intramuscular Administration ◽

Adrenocortical Function ◽

Male Rat ◽

Pituitary Secretion ◽

Slight Elevation

ABSTRACT Effect of intramuscular administration of ACTH or dexamethasone on blood serum levels of testosterone, LH and FSH was examined in intact and castrated, adult, male rats. Six IU ACTH or 1 mg dexamethasone were given daily for 7 days. Corticotrophin treatment had no influence on circulating testosterone, LH and FSH in intact or castrated male rats. Dexamethasone administration resulted in a slight elevation of serum FSH in intact animals but not in castrates. LH and testosterone remained normal in both intact and castrated animals injected with dexamethasone. Under our conditions of study the secretions from the adrenal gland appear to be insignificant for the regulation of pituitary secretion of gonadotrophins in the male rat.

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Trace elements in patients with aortic valve sclerosis

Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease ◽

10.1177/1753944720985985 ◽

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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Changes in the serum level of the trace elements in chronic renal

Baghdad Science Journal ◽

10.21123/bsj.2005.2.3.402-409 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 402-409

Author(s):

Baghdad Science Journal

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Serum Level ◽

Blood Serum ◽

Healthy People ◽

Control Group ◽

Before And After ◽

Iron And Zinc

Were studied changes in the concentration of copper, iron and zinc in blood serum of one hundred patients with chronic kidney and treated dialysis blood were also measured the level of calcium kidney and phosphate Calciotropic in serum of these patients took samples of blood from these patients before and after treatment dialysis vessels as well as the statement of changes in those standards Alkimaahiatih Results were compared with twenty-five healthy people (control group)

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Effect of Mastitis on Trace Elements of Milk and Blood Serum in Friesian Dairy Cows

Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances ◽

10.3923/ajava.2006.82.85 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 82-85 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Ibtisam E.M. El Zubeir ◽

O.A.O. El Owni . ◽

G.E. Mohamed .

Keyword(s):

Trace Elements ◽

Blood Serum ◽

Dairy Cows

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Antioxidant vitamins in the context of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in obese children and adolescents

Revista Paulista de Pediatria ◽

10.1590/s0103-05822013000400016 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 523-530 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Fábio da Veiga Ued ◽

Virgínia Resende S. Weffort

Keyword(s):

Liver Disease ◽

Dietary Intake ◽

Fatty Liver ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Fatty Liver Disease ◽

Serum Levels ◽

Antioxidant Vitamins ◽

Obese Children ◽

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on the importance of antioxidant vitamins, analyzed in the context of dietary intake, its plasma levels, and its current use as a supplementation treatment in obese children and adolescents with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. DATA SOURCES: The articles were identified in Lilacs, Ibecs, SciELO, PubMed/Medline, and Scopus databases. To conduct the survey, the "fatty liver" descriptor was associated to the following words: "children", "antioxidants" and "vitamins". The search was limited to articles written in Portuguese, Spanish and English, with publication date until December, 2012. DATA SYNTHESIS: Six studies were selected. The survey revealed a low dietary intake and low antioxidant vitamins serum levels in this population. The changes in lifestyle, with adequate dietary intake of vitamins, and the increase in physical activity were associated with a significant improvement in liver histology and in laboratory tests. Vitamin supplementation also improved the disease progression markers, as the alanine aminotransferase serum levels and the histological characteristics of lobular inflammation and hepatocellular damage. However, these improvements were not statistically significant in all studies. CONCLUSIONS: There is insufficient evidence to recommend or to refute antioxidant supplementation in patients with simple steatosis or steatohepatitis. The changes in lifestyle seem to be, at the present time, the more advisable therapy.

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