Publications by authors named "Eugenia Spallino"
Article Synopsis
- Copper is a crucial nutrient for mammals, involved in various biological processes such as enzyme regulation, iron transfer, and more.
- Patients with end-stage renal failure undergoing treatments like hemodialysis are at higher risk for copper metabolism issues, with studies showing varying serum copper levels.
- The review aims to assess the importance of copper for hemodialysis patients and the possible health impacts related to its metabolism.
Copper is a fundamental element for the homeostasis of the body. It is the third most abundant essential transition metal in humans. Changes in the concentration of copper in the blood are responsible for numerous diseases affecting various organs, including the heart, brain, kidneys, and liver.
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