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Topically applied copper preparations for anti-inflammatory therapy

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Copper and Zinc in Inflammatory and Degenerative Diseases

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While the recorded use of copper and its compounds for anti-inflammatory/ antiarthritic purposes goes back to the Egyptian papyri (2600 and 2200 BC), as well as Greek and Roman writings [1], it is only in relatively recent times that any serious attempt has been made to evaluate the potential therapeutic role of metallic copper in inflammatory diseases. The role of copper in inflammation continues to attract attention. This is reflected in the continued success of edited works such as this, drawing the various interdisciplinary approaches together in a coherent manner.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, The University of Newcastle, Brush Road, Ourimbah, NSW, 2258, Australia

    S. J. Beveridge

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  1. Division of Biomedical Sciences, School of Science and Mathematics, Sheffield Hallam University, Pond Street, S1 1WB, Sheffield, UK

    K. D. Rainsford

  2. Institute of Pharmacology, University of Verona, Policlinico di Borgo Roma, I-37134, Verona, Italy

    R. Milanino

  3. Department of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas for Medical Science Campus, 4301 W. Markham, Slot 522, 72205, Little Rock, AR, USA

    J. R. J. Sorenson

  4. Institute of Pharmacology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

    G. P. Velo

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Beveridge, S.J. (1998). Topically applied copper preparations for anti-inflammatory therapy. In: Rainsford, K.D., Milanino, R., Sorenson, J.R.J., Velo, G.P. (eds) Copper and Zinc in Inflammatory and Degenerative Diseases. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3963-2_9

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