Molybdenum, Blood
Other names: MOLYBDENUM, BLOOD
Molybdenum is a trace element that plays a critical role in various biological processes in the human body. The Molybdenum, Blood test measures the amount of molybdenum present in the blood. This is important for assessing exposure levels, nutritional adequacy, and potential toxicity.
Key Functions of Molybdenum
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Cofactor for Enzymes: Molybdenum is a component of molybdenum cofactor (Moco), which is essential for the function of several enzymes. These include:
- Sulfite oxidase: Breaks down sulfites into sulfates, preventing sulfite toxicity.
- Xanthine oxidase: Involved in purine metabolism, converting xanthine to uric acid.
- Aldehyde oxidase: Detoxifies aldehydes and oxidizes various nitrogen-containing compounds.
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Detoxification: Molybdenum-containing enzymes play a role in detoxifying harmful substances in the body, including the conversion of sulfites from food preservatives into less harmful compounds.
Clinical Importance of Measuring Molybdenum Levels
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Deficiency Risks:
- Rare but serious: Molybdenum deficiency is uncommon but can lead to significant issues, such as neurological symptoms, developmental delays, and sulfite toxicity, particularly in individuals with genetic defects affecting molybdenum cofactor synthesis.
- Risk factors: Long-term parenteral nutrition (IV feeding) without molybdenum supplementation, and certain rare metabolic disorders, can increase the risk of deficiency.
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Toxicity Concerns:
- Occupational and environmental exposure: Individuals exposed to excessive molybdenum, such as those working in industries like metal mining or processing, may be at risk for toxicity. High levels can lead to conditions like hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid levels), which may increase the risk of gout.
- Symptoms of toxicity: These may include joint pain, elevated uric acid, and potential disturbances in copper metabolism due to molybdenum's antagonistic effect on copper absorption.
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Nutritional Balance:
- Dietary intake: Molybdenum is naturally found in foods like legumes, grains, and leafy vegetables. The blood test helps assess whether an individual is getting adequate levels from their diet.
- Recommended intake: The daily recommended intake for adults is about 45 micrograms.
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Assessment of Disease States:
- Wilson’s disease: This condition, characterized by copper buildup in tissues, might be indirectly influenced by molybdenum levels because of its interactions with copper metabolism.
- Inherited metabolic disorders: Conditions like sulfite oxidase deficiency or molybdenum cofactor deficiency can disrupt molybdenum-related enzymatic pathways.
How the Test Works
- Sample collection: Blood is drawn, typically from a vein, and sent to the lab for analysis.
- Analysis: Labcorp uses specialized equipment to measure molybdenum concentration, typically reported in micrograms per liter (ng/ml).
- Interpretation: Normal blood molybdenum levels range between 0 and 3.3 ng/mL, but this may vary slightly depending on the lab's reference values. Results outside this range may indicate deficiency or toxicity, prompting further investigation.
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