Name: Copper
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Mechanism: Present in muscle, bone, liver, blood. In blood, almost entirely bound to ceruloplasmin. Component of many metalloenzymes such as cytochrome oxidase and tyrosinase.
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Special Features: Excess plasma free copper may be due to Wilson’s Disease (defective ceruloplasmin) or excessive intake.