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Ceruloplasmin is an [[acute phase protein]] synthesized in the liver. It is the carrier of the copper ion. Its levelslevel is increased in infections, [[rheumatoid arthritis]], pregnancy, non-Wilson liver disease and obstructive jaundice. In Wilson disease, the ceruloplasmin level is depressed which lead to copper accumulation in body tissues.<ref name="Shivaraj 2009"/>
 
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