Measurement of Copper by Ion Selective Electrode (CAT#: STEM-ACT-0105-WXH)

Introduction

Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity.
Copper ions are essential for cellular physiology, yet toxic. As cofactors for a number of enzymes, copper ions are required for cellular processes such as respiration, neural transmission, tissue maturation, defense against oxidative stress and iron metabolism. A sufficient intracellular copper ion level must be maintained in order to establish these important processes.