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Ceruloplasmin is a glycoprotein of 150 000 Da capable of reversibly binding up to eight copper atoms per molecule. In its oxidised state the protein acquires a deep blue green colour from the bound copper molecules. Binding up to 95% of the serum copper, ceruloplasmin acts as the prime copper transport protein. It also exhibits enzymatic activity as a ferroxidase, Superoxide dismutase, and an amino oxidase.
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Ward, T.M. (1995). Ceruloplasmin. In: Ward, T.M. (eds) Proteins and Tumour Markers May 1995. IAKD the Immunoassay Kit Directory, vol 1 / 3 / 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0681-8_25
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