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Assessment of trace element status.

H T Delves

    Clinics in Endocrinology and Metabolism
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    This study reviews trace element analysis for diagnosing deficiencies, monitoring treatments, and detecting toxicity. Comprehensive testing is crucial, as no single method is ideal for assessing essential and toxic trace elements.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Clinical Chemistry
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Trace elements are vital for health, with deficiencies or excesses impacting clinical outcomes.
    • Investigating trace elements aids in diagnosing inherited/acquired deficiencies and managing therapeutic administration.
    • Monitoring non-essential trace elements is crucial for maximizing clinical response while minimizing toxicity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To discuss the range of tests for assessing trace element status in clinical settings.
    • To highlight essential and toxic trace elements, focusing on zinc, copper, selenium, lead, and cadmium.
    • To explore advanced analytical methods beyond basic body fluid analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of biochemical and clinical investigations for trace element assessment.
    • Discussion of various analytical tests for essential and toxic trace elements.
    • Exploration of advanced techniques like elemental analysis of cellular/subcellular fractions and protein analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Trace element analysis is essential for diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and toxicity detection.
    • Specific elements like zinc, copper, selenium, lead, and cadmium serve as key examples for testing principles.
    • While body fluid analysis is common, it has limitations; advanced methods offer deeper insights.

    Conclusions:

    • No single test is universally ideal for assessing trace element status.
    • Detailed analysis of fractions and proteins, including element-dependent enzymes, enhances diagnostic accuracy.
    • The choice of tissue or fluid for analysis depends on the specific trace element and its metabolic targets.

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