- Copper is an essential trace element found in the human body in an oxidized (Cu II) and reduced (Cu I) form. It plays a crucial role in the integrity and function of proteins and enzymes including catalase, cytochrome C oxidase, dopamine beta-hydroxylase, and serum ceruloplasmin. Copper (Cu) is an essential trace mineral that is vitally important for physical and mental health.
- It is an important catalytic cofactor in redox chemistry for many proteins, but when present in excess, free copper ions produce reactive oxygen species (Cu catalyze the conversion of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into hydroxyl . . .
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