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Study of Serum Copper and Caeruloplasmin in Psoriasis
NS Das, HA Baig
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N S Das
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N S Das
How to cite this article: Das N S, Baig H A. Study of Serum Copper and Caeruloplasmin in Psoriasis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 1974;40:208-210 |
Copyright: (C)1974 Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprology
Abstract
Serum copper and caeruloplasmin levels were estimated in 15 psoriatic patients and 12 normal subjects to evaluate possible relationship between tyrosine's, the cuproenzyme which plays the main role in pigmentation of the skin and the copper in serum and other cuproenzymes. The study demonstrated the raised serum caeruloplas levels, while copper levels arc normal in psoriatic patients. These finding indicate the possibility of lowered levels of directreacting copper, which is the copper in transport needed by tyrosines for pigmentation. The decrease in direct reacting copper as such may be the factor causing depigmentation.Fulltext Views
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