Evaluation and Development of Metal-Binding Agents that Alter Copper Bioavailability

<p>Transition metal ions are required nutrients for many organisms but also potent toxins if misappropriated. Iron (Fe) plays a central role in the transport of oxygen, and other transition metals, such as copper (Cu) or zinc (Zn), are found in enzymes. It is critical for the human body to mai...

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Main Author: Helsel, Marian Elizabeth
Other Authors: Franz, Katherine J
Published: 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10161/9408