Relation of Serum Copper Status to Survival in COVID-19
The trace element copper (Cu) is part of our nutrition and essentially needed for several cuproenzymes that control redox status and support the immune system. In blood, the ferroxidase ceruloplasmin (CP) accounts for the majority of circulating Cu and serves as transport protein. Both Cu and CP beh...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/1898 |