Published 1987 | Version v1
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Copper and zinc in hair samples from Filipinos with pulmonary tuberculosis

Creators

  • 1. University of Santo Tomas, Manila. College of Science, Department of Chemistry (Philippines)

Description

An investigation of the copper and zinc concentrations in active cases of pulmonary tuberculosis was undertaken. Concentrations of copper and zinc in scalp hair of TB patients and controls were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Elevated copper levels were characteristics of hair samples from TB patients. (Author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Acta Manilana
Journal Volume
36
Series
Acta Manil.
Journal Page Range
51-57
CODEN
ACTME

INIS

Country of Publication
Philippines
Country of Input or Organization
Philippines
INIS RN
21039014
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY;
Descriptors DEI
ABSORPTION SPECTROSCOPY; COPPER; HAIR; TRACE AMOUNTS; ZINC
Descriptors DEC
BODY; ELEMENTS; METALS; ORGANS; SKIN; SPECTROSCOPY; TRANSITION ELEMENTS