Background and Objective: COPPER and ZINC, two essential trace elements, are
neuroactive substances that can be synaptically released during neuronal activity. These …

The findings of previous research on the status of trace elements in patients with
schizophrenia have been controversial. We studied 62 outpatients with a DSM-IV diagnosis …

Trace elements are essential for normal metabolism. Their dysregulation adversely affects
biological processes and may play a role in the pathogenesis of various diseases including …

This study investigated the effects of zinc and copper on the behavior of schizophrenic
patients by comparing blood zinc and copper levels in criminal and noncriminal …

Objective The role of zinc homeostasis in various psychopathologies is an emerging area of
interest. Zinc is strongly implicated in depressive disorders but is inadequately studied in …

Background and objectives: Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder characterized by
disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social …

Objective: To compare the serum concentrations of copper, iron and zinc in schizophrenic
patients with healthy individuals. Study Design: Cross-sectional comparison study. Place …

To investigate copper and zinc concentrations in schizophrenia, we have measured copper
and zinc concentrations in the serum and CSF of 27 male schizophrenia (mean age 30. 2±5 …

Context The pathogenesis of schizophrenia appears to be multifaceted. Objective The aim of
this meta-analysis of studies that investigated blood and hair concentrations of trace …

A number of essential trace elements play a major role in various metabolic pathways.
Selenium (Se), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and iron (Fe) are essential trace …