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doi:10.1038/nindia.2008.186; Published online 22 April 2008
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Blood protein tells copper story
A blood glycoprotein, to which copper is bound during transport and storage, holds vital information about the copper exposure of an individual, a news study has found1. The study confirms that the glycoprotein — ceruloplasmin — is a predictor of occupational copper exposure, something that occupational health experts could use to develop diagnostic tools for workers of copper handling industries.
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