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Although less extensively studied than copper, the metabolism of zinc has also been shown to be affected by rheumatoid arthritic conditions, a decrease of plasma zinc concentration being the change most frequently observed.
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Frigo, A. et al. (1989). Concerning the potential therapeutic value of zinc in rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. In: Milanino, R., Rainsford, K.D., Velo, G.P. (eds) Copper and Zinc in Inflammation. Inflammation and Drug Therapy Series, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-2619-6_10
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