Plasma metalloproteins in control and beta thalassemia trait

Plasma metalloproteins in control and beta thalassemia trait

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Introduction and Aim: Beta Thalassemia trait (BTT) is the most prevalent heterozygous hemoglobinopathy in Asian population. The current study aims to evaluate plasma antioxidant metalloproteins like SOD, ceruloplasmin, ferritin and correlate them with the trace elements in patients with BTT. Materials and Methods: The subjects included in the study...

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... the decrease in ferritin was also equally significant in these patients compared to normal individuals. Furthermore, an apparent decline in ceruloplasmin levels was observed patients with BTT (Table 3). ...