Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9754948 | Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Very low levels of Pb were found both in maternal and fetal cord blood samples. Cu values ranged from 3 to 13 μg gâ1, both for mothers and children. A correlation between Cu and Fe concentrations in maternal and fetal cord blood was found. Zn is considered as one of the key elements in newborn health. Concentrations between 10 and 40 μg gâ1 were measured. A positive correlation between Br levels in mothers and children was observed. Positive correlations for mothers were observed between Zn and Rb as well as K and Fe. The corresponding correlations in fetal cord blood samples were not observed, however positive correlations were found between Ca and K; Cu and Fe. The mean concentrations for each element were similar in maternal and in fetal cord blood, except for Cu and Zn, being higher in maternal samples. No correlations between element concentrations and pathologies of the mothers were observed.
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Authors
P.J. Custódio, Maria Luisa Carvalho, F. Nunes, S. Pedroso, A. Campos,