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. 1984 Nov;9(11):1543-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF00964589.

Copper distribution in the normal human brain

E Bonilla, E Salazar, J J Villasmil, R Villalobos, M Gonzalez, J O Davila

Copper distribution in the normal human brain

E Bonilla et al. Neurochem Res. 1984 Nov.

Abstract

Copper concentration was determined in samples from 38 areas of 7 normal human brains. The grey matter contained higher concentrations of copper than the white matter. Identical areas of the grey and white matter of the cerebral cortex showed significant differences between individuals. In the caudate nucleus the highest concentrations of copper were found in the tail followed by the body and the head, respectively. A negative linear regression between age and brain copper levels was demonstrated.

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