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Copper in Human Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Review
Ambika Binesh1, Kaliyamurthi Venkatachalam1
1Department of Basic Sciences, Institute of Fisheries Post Graduate Studies, OMR Campus, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:
This comprehensive review discusses the crucial role of copper in human health and disease as an essential trace mineral. It emphasizes the significance of copper while addressing potential risks from imbalances in copper levels, be it excessive or inadequate. The review outlines various challenges in copper research, including toxicity concerns, data limitations, metabolic complexities, genetic influences, nutrient interactions, and resource constraints. Despite these challenges, the review identifies specific research areas needing exploration, such as copper homeostasis regulation, transport mechanisms, gut microbiome interactions, immune function, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular health, cancer, fertility, and reproductive health. The purpose of this review is to explore the important role of copper in human health and disease, which highlights the delicate balance required to avoid deficiency or toxicity. For the researchers and scientists, it provides the gaps in the research, so it aims to provide insights that could advance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies across various medical disciplines.
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