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Essential metals

The Urinary Levels of Some Essential and Toxic Metals in Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Non-diabetic Healthy Control Human Subjects

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DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.134
Pages: 
46-53
Synopsis: 
Metals are central to hold the bioactivity of numerous enzymes and proteins on which life is based. Several previously published studies demonstrated the functions of transition and trace elements Fe, Zn, Mg, Cu, Mn and Cr in insulin action and carbohydrate metabolism. This study aimed to assess the interrelationship of some selected metals such as Mg, Zn, Cu, Cr, Mn, Pb, Ni and Fe in urines of T2D patients versus non-diabetic subjects. The findings of this study could provide a way to explore urinary metal-based marker(s) for disease pathogenesis and progression.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To compare the levels of some selected essential and toxic metals in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients and non-diabetic (ND) healthy controls. Furthermore, the study aims to evaluate the possible interrelationship of metals in urine of T2D patients and ND healthy controls.

Accepted: 
29 Nov, 2016
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e-Published: 06 Dec, 2016
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