Assessment of copper, iron, zinc and manganese status and speciation in patients with Parkinson's disease: a pilot study

ConclusionsMetal speciation is significantly affected in serum of PD-patients. These findings are indicative of the potential role of metal metabolism and PD pathogenesis, although the exact mechanisms of such associations require further detailed studies.
Source: Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research