Effects of trientine and penicillamine on intestinal copper uptake: A mechanistic 64Cu PET/CT study in healthy humans
Kirk F, Munk D, Swenson E, Quicquaro A, Vendelbo M, Schilsky M, Ott P, Sandahl T. Effects of trientine and penicillamine on intestinal copper uptake: A mechanistic 64Cu PET/CT study in healthy humans. Hepatology 2023, 79: 1065-1074. PMID: 38088886, PMCID: PMC11019997, DOI: 10.1097/hep.0000000000000708.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUrinary copper excretionStandard uptake valueIntestinal copper absorptionUptake valueCopper excretionIntestinal absorptionPositron emission tomography/CT scanMean standard uptake valueSame therapeutic targetsPET/CT studiesVenous blood samplesCopper absorptionIntestinal copper uptakeEffects of drugsUrinary excretionCT scanHealthy volunteersBlood samplesHealthy humansTrientineTherapeutic targetBody weightCT studiesWilson's diseaseD-penicillamine