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Cerium levels are elevated in the serum of patients with endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF).

Abstract
The geochemical hypothesis on endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) links causation of the disease to increased levels of cerium in the heart. Since cardiac tissues are not easily accessible from patients, we explored whether cerium can be detected in the serum using neutron activation analysis (NAA). Cerium levels in serum of EMF patients were significantly elevated (p < 0.05) compared to controls.
AuthorsJ T Eapen, C C Kartha, M S Valiathan
JournalBiological trace element research (Biol Trace Elem Res) Vol. 59 Issue 1-3 Pg. 41-4 ( 1997) ISSN: 0163-4984 [Print] United States
PMID9522045 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Cerium
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Cerium (blood)
  • Endomyocardial Fibrosis (blood)
  • Humans

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