➤ Participates in the processes of hematopoiesis and enzymatic oxidation.

➤ Promotes the synthesis of proteins.

➤ It is a part of the liver, stimulates the growth and reproduction of the body and is responsible for skin pigmentation.

➤ Promotes the activation of cytochrome oxidase, amino oxidase, tyrosinase and superoxide dismutase enzymes.

➤ Found in blood plasma proteins, it is involved in hematopoiesis and increases immune responses.

➤ Biosynthesis.

➤ Copper accumulates in body tissues.

➤ Causes bronchial asthma.

➤ Causes diseases of organ systems (kidneys and liver).

➤ Removal of toxins from the body.

➤ It affects the skin and the central nervous system.

➤ Inhibits the activity of oxidizing enzymes.

➤ Anemia, hydrocephalus, dwarfism and other growth retardation, and hair depigmentation.

➤ Loss of appetite, accompanied by a sharp weight loss.

➤ The amount of hemoglobin decreases.

➤ Collagen and elastic fibers are degraded.

➤ The content of cholesterol and phosphoglycerides in the bloodstream increases.

➤ CuSO₄·5H₂O (copper sulfate pentahydrate) - antimicrobial and cauterizing effect.

➤ CuSO₄ antidote for white phosphorus poisoning.

➤ Cu₂O and CuO in the composition of phosphate disinfectant cements in dentistry

➤ Cu(OH)₂ + Ca(OH)₂ - destroys the microflora of the tooth.

➤ It is used in radiation therapy and for the diagnosis of carcinoma.

➤ In case of severe upper respiratory tract congestion, small copper coins are attached to the sinuses.

➤ Copper bracelet is used in the treatment of arthropathy, osteoarthritis, sciatica and sports injuries of the joints.

➤ Acupuncture needles are made of copper.

➤  Toxic effects are caused by complexation between -SH and -NH2 groups.

➤  The key toxic source is dust

➤  Carbonosis manifests itself in the form of rashes on the external integument, itching and erythema, and leads to kidney dysfunction.

➤  The antidote is copper sulfate.

➤ Copper is one of the seven historical metals.

➤ In Egypt, the Copper Age began in the 4th century BC.

➤ Copper minerals: lapis lazuli Cu₃(OH)₂CO₃ - blue, chalcopyrite CuFeS₂ - golden, malachite Cu₂(OH)₂CO₃ - green, copper sulfate CuSO₄·5H₂O - blue, anhydrous CuSO₄ - white.