Background The main aim of this study was to assess the serum levels of copper (Cu), zinc (Zn) with lipid peroxidation, Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase (Cu/Zn SOD) activity, and ceruloplasmin (Cp) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients. Materials and methods The study was conducted in 34 MM patients at stage I. Serum Cu and Zn levels were measured by atomic absorption spectrometry. Also, spectrophotometric assays of malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in addition to Cp and Cu/Zn SOD were quantitated. Results The results showed a significant decrease in the serum Zn levels in patients with MM (p < 0.0001). Also, serum Cu levels were significantly higher (p < 0.0001). However, the serum Cu/Zn ratio was significantly higher in the cancer patients (p < 0.0001). A significant difference was observed in the patients group compared with the control group according to the Cu/Zn SOD activity (p < 0.0001). Moreover, serum levels of Cp and MDA were significantly increased in patients (p < 0.0001, both). Conclusions The elevated levels of serum Cu and MDA with a decrease in Zn and Cu/Zn SOD might explain the increased oxidative stress in MM disease. As the high Cu level was observed in MM patients, therefore, Cu levels should be concentrated in the pathogenesis and progression of MM disease.

Background: Reactive oxygen species are highly active intermediates, which lead to cellular damage during imbalance between oxidative stress/antioxidant towards oxidative stress. Free radicals have been proposed to have a crucial role in development and progression of human cancer. Objectives: The main aim of this study was to assess the changes in 8-hydroxy-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), nitrite (NO2-), and nitrate (NO3-) levels in patients with Stage I multiple myeloma (MM). Methods: The serum samples were obtained from 34 patients with stage I MM (22 males and 12 females at stage I) who were matched with healthy control group. Total serum of NO2-and NO3-levels, in addition to serum 8-OHdG levels, were assayed by using the commercial assay kit.