Relationship between Copper, Zinc, and Copper-to-Zinc Ratio in Hair and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease according to the SYNTAX Score

Relationship between Copper, Zinc, and Copper-to-Zinc Ratio in Hair and Severity of Coronary Artery Disease according to the SYNTAX Score

Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to be a foremost contributor to global mortality, and the quest for modifiable risk factors could improve prophylactic strategies. Recent studies suggest a significant role of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu) deficiency in atheromatous plaque formation. Furthermore,...

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Main Authors: Ewelina A. Dziedzic, Jakub S. Gąsior, Agnieszka Tuzimek, Ewa Czestkowska, Joanna Beck, Beata Jaczewska, Elżbieta Zgnilec, Andrzej Osiecki, Mirosław Kwaśny, Marek J. Dąbrowski, Wacław Kochman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
zinc
copper
copper-to-zinc ratio
atherosclerosis
coronary artery disease
ischemic heart disease
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/11/1407

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