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  • Title: Copper and zinc metabolism in aspartylglycosaminuria and Salla disease.
    Author: van Langevelde F, Vis RD, Näntö-Salonen K, Halme T, Pakarinen P, Hyörä H, Vuorinen K, Näntö V.
    Journal: Sci Total Environ; 1985 Mar 15; 42(1-2):171-80. PubMed ID: 4012278.
    Abstract:
    Changes in the metabolism of copper and zinc are described in aspartylglycosaminuria (AGU) patients. AGU patients had significantly reduced serum zinc concentrations. However, hair zinc levels were normal, and hyperzincuria could not be demonstrated. The copper content in the hair of AGU patients was highly elevated. Serum copper and ceruloplasmin concentrations were within normal range. In AGU, small-molecular-weight glycoasparagine storage products accumulate in tissues and are excreted in urine in large amounts. They may interfere with the transport mechanisms of trace elements, and thus alter their distribution and availability for tissues. The changes in copper and zinc levels may contribute to the pathogenesis of some of the clinical signs of AGU and Salla disease.
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