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Query: EC:1.16.3.1 (ceruloplasmin)
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Modifications of serum levels of iron transferrin and copper ceruloplasmin after acute inflammation by carrageenan and treatment with acetyl salicylic acid [ASA] or Cu(II)2(acetylsalicylate)4 [Cu(II)2(AS)4] were studied in the rat by EPR spectroscopy. Furthermore, the ulcerogenic potential of the two drugs was investigated after a single high oral dose. Our results indicate that Cu(II)2(AS)4 is more effective than ASA in limiting the inflammation provoked by the phlogogen. In these conditions the iron(III) non-heme and copper(II) ceruloplasmin concentration in serum was modified either during inflammation or after treatment with antiphlogistic agents: in carrageenan-injected rats the level of serum iron(III) non-heme was found to be very low, while the copper(II) ceruloplasmin concentration was partially reduced. On the other hand, after the pharmacological treatments, no changes of iron transferrin were observed and the concentration of copper ceruloplasmin was increased. With regard to their ulcerogenic effect, ASA appeared to be more irritating for gastric mucosa than Cu(II)2(AS)4.
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PMID:Changes of serum iron transferrin and copper ceruloplasmin in rats given Cu(II)2 (acetylsalicylate)4 during acute inflammation. 254 36

There is a close relationship between inflammation and reactive oxygen species (ROS). Primary source of ROS are activated leucocytes. Antioxidant system protects organism against the deleterious effect of ROS. The aim of the present study was to follow the activity of antioxidant system in blood and colonic mucosa of 17 patients with idiopathic proctocolitis. All patients were treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid (Salofalk), 7 patients with a combination of prednison. The following biochemical parameters were ascertained: malondialdehyde (MDA) and ceruloplasmin in serum, glutathione (GSH) and activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase in erythrocytes and colonic mucosa. Before treatment there was found: an increase of MDA and all antioxidant enzyme activities, an a decrease of GSH. After 3 weeks of therapy in 59% of patients, initial clinical remission was observed without serious improvement of biochemical parameters. After 10 weeks of therapy the clinical course improved in all patients, a significant decrease of MDA and activities of all antioxidant enzymes as well as an increase of GSH were stated. The authors assume that IP was positively affected by 5-ASA, and in some patients by its combination with prednisom. The effect of 5-ASA is based on its known antiinflammatory impact and its functioning as a "scavanger" of free radicals (or ROS). (Tab. 1, Fig. 3, Ref. 23.)
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PMID:[Activity of the antioxidant system in patients with idiopathic proctocolitis and the effect of 5-aminosalicylic acid (Salofalk)]. 792 42