Study of serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels in Egyptian autistic children
Joint Authors
Muafi, Muhammad E.
Lutfi, Ahmad
al-Baz, Faridah
Source
The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2018), pp.113-116, 4 p.
Publisher
Egyptian Society of Human Genetics
Publication Date
2018-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: Autism is a behaviorally defined neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology.
Objective: To assess serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels in Egyptian autistic children patients.
Subjects and methods: 40 participants have been subjected to thorough history taking, complete clinical examination, IQ assessment, estimation of serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels.
Results: A statistically significant difference was found between patients and controls as regards stereotypic movements, absent eye contact, delayed motor development, delayed speech and IQ (p < 0.01 for each item).
Mean level of copper was significantly higher in patients than in controls (P < 0.001), also mean level of ceruloplasmin was significantly higher in patients than controls (P = 0.009).
Conclusion: Serum copper level may have a role in the pathogenesis of autism
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Baz, Faridah& Muafi, Muhammad E.& Lutfi, Ahmad. 2018. Study of serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels in Egyptian autistic children. The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics،Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.113-116.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-902283
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Baz, Faridah…[et al.]. Study of serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels in Egyptian autistic children. The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics Vol. 19, no. 2 (Apr. 2018), pp.113-116.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-902283
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Baz, Faridah& Muafi, Muhammad E.& Lutfi, Ahmad. Study of serum copper and ceruloplasmin levels in Egyptian autistic children. The Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics. 2018. Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.113-116.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-902283
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 116
Record ID
BIM-902283