1. A significant correlation between leucocyte and muscle zinc contents was observed in control patients and in patients with generalized diseases.

2. As muscle contains a large proportion of the whole-body zinc, it is suggested that leucocyte zinc content may be a useful indicator of tissue zinc status.

Keywords:
leucocyte, muscle, zinc
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© 1981 The Biochemical Society and the Medical Research Society
1981
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