25 citations
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June 1998 in “Biological Trace Element Research” This study found that young healthy women with a family history of noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus exhibited higher zinc and lower copper concentrations in hair compared to those without such a family history, suggesting a possible Cu-Zn antagonism.
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September 2008 in “Andrologia” In this study, treatment with finasteride altered the expression patterns of antioxidant enzymes in the epididymis of rats, potentially affecting its protective function for spermatozoa.
15 citations
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July 2012 in “Biological trace element research” This study found that an increased calcium/magnesium ratio in hair and lower chromium concentration were associated with higher insulin resistance in Korean adult males.
This review discusses the association between hair element levels and autism spectrum disorder, reporting links between neurotoxic elements like mercury and lead and pathogenesis, alongside potentially protective roles for zinc and copper balance.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that a novel bioceramic/alginate hydrogel with photothermal properties and multiple ion release effectively reduces infection and inflammation, and enhances osseointegration in early-stage peri-implant lesions, potentially improving dental implant survival rates.