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Copper and Human Health- A Review
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Copper and Human Health- A Review
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Copper (Cu), is an essential trace element. Along with lead, arsenic, mercury, cadmium etc. it is classified as a memberof heavy metal group. Deficiency of copper is involved in the etiology and promotion of many disease processes relatedto gastrointestinal and neurological systems as well as affect functions of heart, blood vessel, pancreas etc. Deficiencyof copper in early part of gestation can produce major organ malformations in the developing fetus and this in turn ifpersistently present can lead to neurological as well as immunological abnormalities in the newborn. Conversely presenceof enormous concentrations of copper is also a great danger for the human health. Acute copper toxicity predisposes tovarious pathological conditions and can cause death in severe cases. Chronic exposure to copper produces anemia, livertoxicity and severe neurological defects.Key words: Copper, Essential trace element, Heavy metal, Deficiency, Healt...
