The concentrations of cobalt, copper, iron and zinc in some normal human tissues as determined by neutron-activation analysis

Copper and Manganese Concentrations in Biliary Cirrhosis of Liver

“…Metal concentrations were determined by neutron activation analysis, either by the procedure described by Parr and Taylor (1964) copper and manganese described elsewhere (Worwood and Taylor, 1967). Blood samples were collected with disposable needles and disposable plastic syringes, and caeruloplasmin activities were measured by the method of Ravin (1961).…”

Zinc, copper, and iron content of pleural fluid in benign and neoplastic disease

“…Recently, there has been much interest in the concentrations of trace metals occurring in human and animal tissues and in the manner in which these concentrations may alter in malignant and other disease states (Parr and Taylor, 1964). Szmigielski and Litwin (1964) described decreased values of zinc in acute and chronic granulocytic leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease, and plasma-cell leukaemia, and a decreased zinc content in blood granulocytes in other neoplastic disease states.…”

Serum Trace Element Levels in Tuberculous Pleurisy

“…They are incorporated into the structure of proteins, enzymes, and complex carbohydrates. The concentrations of trace metals occurring in human and animal tissues may alter in malignant and other disease states [12]. Inadequate levels of some elements may impair cellular and physiological function or cause illness.…”