background: the purpose of this study was to evaluate the levels of zinc (zn), copper (cu), iron (fe) and zinc/ cop­per ratio in the serum of patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in qom province, center of iran. methods: serum levels of zinc and copper were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer and serum iron concentration was measured by using an auto analyzer. the study gro...

Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) and horse (Trachurus trachurus), locally known as kote, are fishery species consumed in Nigeria due to their high nutritional values. This research determined the composition of local dried fish, Scomber scombrus Trachurus trachurus. Results for shows mean value moisture, ash, crude fat, fiber, protein contents percent (%) as: 5.260.00, 5.200.10, 35.600.00, ...