Concentration of copper and ceruloplasmin in serum of patients treated for epilepsy
Motta, E.; Miller, K.; Ostrowska, Z.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie 51(3-4): 156-161
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5147 PMID: 9658990 Document Number: 495841
In 54 epileptic patients (28 females and 26 males) aged 21-48, serum copper (Cu) and ceruloplasmin (Crl) concentrations were assessed. Comparing with control group mean serum Cu and Crl concentrations were significantly increased. We suspect that antiepileptic drugs may influence the serum Cu and Crl concentrations by hepatic enzymes induction. Clinical picture of epilepsy and treatment duration does not influence serum Cu and Crl concentrations.