Serum Levels of Trace Elements in Patients with Prostate Cancer
| dc.contributor.author | Kaba, M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Pirincci, N | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yuksel, MB | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gecit, I | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gunes, M | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ozveren, H | |
| dc.contributor.author | Eren, H | |
| dc.contributor.author | Demir, H | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T10:32:31Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T10:32:31Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Trace elements are major components of biological structures; however, excessive levels of these elements can be toxic. Materials and Methods: In the present study, serum levels of trace elements were measured in 30 patients with newly diagnosed as prostate cancer and 32 healthy volunteer by using furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Results: It was found that there was an increase in serum levels of Co, Cu, Mg and Pb (p<0.05), whereas a decrease in serum levels of Fe, Mn, and Zn levels in patients with prostate cancer (p<0.05). Conclusions: These changes may be important in the pathogenesis of prostate cancers; however, further prospective studies are needed to identify relationships between prostate cancer and trace elements. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1513-7368 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/38890 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.title | Serum Levels of Trace Elements in Patients with Prostate Cancer | |
| dc.type | Article |