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Analytical procedures for diagnosis of trace element disorders
Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Measuring trace elements in tissues is crucial for diagnosing and treating various diseases, including metabolic disorders. These measurements aid in understanding nutrition, toxicity, and therapeutic responses to inorganic agents.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Toxicology
Background:
- Trace element levels in tissues are altered in numerous diseases, such as inborn errors of metabolism.
- These alterations can stem from primary metabolic issues or secondary effects of physiological stress, liver disease, or gastrointestinal disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic importance of measuring trace elements in various diseases.
- To discuss the utility of trace element analysis in clinical nutrition, toxicity assessment, and inorganic pharmaceutical therapy.
Main Methods:
- Summarization of available techniques for measuring trace elements in biological tissues.
- Discussion of the advantages and limitations associated with each analytical method.
Main Results:
- Trace element analysis is essential for both diagnosis and treatment planning in specific disease states.
- Measurements provide valuable insights into nutritional status, potential toxic exposures, and the efficacy of inorganic drug therapies.
Conclusions:
- Trace element quantification in tissues is a valuable tool in clinical practice.
- Understanding the analytical challenges is key to reliable trace element assessment for patient care.
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