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Bromine and selenium in human aorta

J D Cross, R M Raie, H Smith

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    This study reports human aorta bromine and selenium concentrations, finding no age-related changes. Selenium levels were consistent across organs, while bromine was higher in the aorta

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Human Physiology
    • Trace Element Analysis

    Background:

    • The human aorta's elemental composition, particularly trace elements like bromine and selenium, is crucial for understanding vascular health.
    • Atherosclerosis, a disease affecting the aorta, may involve alterations in tissue elemental concentrations.
    • Limited data exists on the specific distribution and concentration of bromine and selenium within different layers of the human aorta.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify and compare the concentrations of bromine and selenium in healthy and atheromatous human aortas.
    • To investigate potential correlations between age and elemental concentrations in the aorta.
    • To determine if bromine and selenium levels differ across the aorta's distinct layers (intima, media, adventitia) and other internal organs.

    Main Methods:

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    • Elemental analysis techniques were employed to measure bromine and selenium concentrations.
    • Samples were obtained from healthy and diseased (atheromatous) human aortas, as well as other internal organs.
    • Statistical analyses were performed to assess age-related trends and differences between tissue types and layers.

    Main Results:

    • No significant relationship was observed between age and bromine or selenium concentrations in the aorta.
    • Selenium concentrations in the aorta were comparable to those found in other internal organs.
    • Aorta layers exhibited no significant differences in selenium content.
    • Bromine concentrations were higher in the aortic media compared to other layers and internal organs.
    • A potential increase in bromine concentration within the medial tissue of atheromatous aortas was suggested.

    Conclusions:

    • Age is not a determining factor for bromine and selenium concentrations in the human aorta.
    • Selenium distribution is relatively uniform throughout the aorta and comparable to other organs.
    • The aortic media shows a higher affinity for bromine, with possible accumulation in diseased tissue.
    • These findings contribute to the understanding of trace element roles in aortic physiology and pathology.