Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2013)

The concentration of serum zinc in celiac patients compared to healthy subjects in Tehran

Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench, Vol. 6 No. 2 (2013), , Page Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2013;6(2):92-95
https://doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v6i2.365

Abstract

Aim: This study evaluated serum levels of zinc in patient with CD compare to healthy subjects.

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is characterized by small intestinal malabsorption of nutrients as a consequence of ingestion of wheat gluten. Zinc is an essential trace element that it has vital biological functions.

Patients and methods: Sera of 30 celiac cases and 30 healthy normal cohorts as control group were obtained. Atomic absorption spectrophotometer was employed for estimating serum zinc level.

Results: Zinc concentrations in patients diagnosed with CD were significantly lower than healthy subjects (75.97±12 compared with 92.83±18, P-value < 0.0001).

Conclusion: The result of this study shows that serum zinc concentration is decreased in celiac patients compare to healthy controls. Serum zinc may thus be a marker of CD in adults presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.

How to Cite

Fathi, F., Ektefa, F., Tafazzoli, M., Rostami, K., Rostami Nejad, M., Fathi, M., Rezaei-Tavirani, M., Arefi Oskouie, A., & Zali, M. R. (2013). The concentration of serum zinc in celiac patients compared to healthy subjects in Tehran. Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench, 6(2), Gastroenterol Hepatol Bed Bench 2013;6(2):92-95. https://doi.org/10.22037/ghfbb.v6i2.365
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