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Copper, Chromium, Manganese, Iron, Nickel, and Zinc Levels in Biological Samples of Diabetes Mellitus Patients

T. Kazi, H. I. Afridi, N. Kazi, M. K. Jamali, M. B. Arain, Nussarat Jalbani, G. A. Kandhro

2008.1.11BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH

DOI: 10.1007/s12011-007-8062-y

tlooto Summary

The results of this study showed that the mean values of Zn, Mn, and Cr were significantly reduced in blood and scalp-hair samples of diabetic patients as compared to control subjects of both genders, confirming that deficiency and efficiency of some essential trace metals may play a role in the development of diabetes mellitus.

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KAZI, T., et al. Copper, chromium, manganese, iron, nickel, and zinc levels in biological samples of diabetes mellitus patients. BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH, 2008, 122: 1–18.