(i) Cu was closely associated with GLOB in the pathological disorders in which these proteins were elevated, namely hepatic, inflammatory-infection and renal diseases; in addition, Cu and GLOB were associated with GLU in the group affected by inflammatory disease-infection (reflecting a high level of GLU consumption in these individuals) and with Se in the group affected by renal disorders (Se is regulated by a renal homeostatic mechanism). Here, B3GALNT1 is linked to kidney disorder.