Ara Shamim
National Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh
Publications
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Research Article
Association of Fasting Insulin with Plasma and RBC Micronutrients Copper, Zinc in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Author(s): Humaira Binte Asad*, Wahab MAK Abdul, Ara Shamim, Azad Khademul, Ahmed Neaz and Molla Forhadul H
Copper and Zinc are extremely important trace elements involved in a number of metabolic processes. Imbalance of a trace element may be the consequence of certain disorders. Zn plays a clear role in the synthesis, storage and secretion of insulin as well as conformational integrity of insulin in the hexametric form. The decreased levels of Zn affect the ability of the islet cell to produce and secrete insulin thus complicating the problem, particularly in Type 2 diabetes. Cu is an integral part of numerous enzymes like cytochrome c oxidase, superoxide dismutase that are involved in metabolic processes. The aim of this study was to find out the association between fasting plasma insulin and plasma, RBC Cu and Zn among both the control healthy also newly diagnosed type 2 DM. A case control study was carried out in the department of Biochemistry jointly with the Department of Endocrine M.. Read More»