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Copper and inflammation

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Bonta, Sorenson and others have shown that Cu(II) derivatives are effective anti-inflammatory agents. Some chemical and pharmacological properties of Cu(I) and metallic Cu are discussed. Thio complexes of Cu(I) were prepared and shown to be useful anti-inflammatory agents in rats. Hypotheses are stated concerning the possible therapeutic value of copper in its various oxidation states.

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  1. Department of Experimental Pathology, John Curtin School of Medical Research, The Australian National University, 2600, Canberra, Australia

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  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Newcastle, 2308, Australia

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Whitehouse, M.W., Walker, W.R. Copper and inflammation. Agents and Actions 8, 85–90 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01972407

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