Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2010;18(4):254-258

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2010.04.013

Advances in relationship between copper and cardiovascular diseases

Tao WANG ; Meiqin CAI

Keywords

Cardiovascular diseases; Coronary heart disease; Copper

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have become a major cause of death in urban Chinese residents.Numerous studies have found correlations between the occurrence and development of CVD and copper deficiency or excess. As an enzyme activator or inhibitor, copper regulates the metabolism and plays an especially important role in the process of CYD-related metabolism. In this paper, the relationship between copper and CVD will be reviewed.