Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element that functions in the form of the 21st amino acid,
selenocysteine (Sec) in a defined set of proteins. Se deficiency is associated with …

Lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), and cystic
fibrosis (CF), are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity globally. They …

Current reference values for selenium, an essential micronutrient, are based on the intake of
selenium that is required to achieve maximal glutathione peroxidase activity in plasma or …

Purpose The trace element zinc is essential for immune function and its regulation. Since
zinc deficiency and allergic hyperresponsive reactions are often accompanied, the influence …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways associated with airway hyper-
responsiveness and airflow limitation in response to specific triggers. Whereas inflammation …

abstract Zinc is an essential micronutrient in human body and a vital cofactor for the function
of numerous proteins encoded by the human genome. Zinc has a critical role in maintaining …

Background While several heavy metals and trace minerals have been linked with
hypertensive disorders during pregnancy (HDP) in women, no studies have estimated the …

Simple Summary Excessive copper in diets is associated with numerous disadvantageous
impacts on poultry. The current study evaluated the efficacy of vitamin C and vitamin E in …

Materials and Methods: Blood samples were collected from a total of sixty native and mixed
breed cattle;(healthy; n= 25) and (LSD diseased; n= 35). Serum concentrations of MDA and …

Background Several metals have been reported to be associated with childhood asthma.
However, the results on relationships between metals and risk of childhood asthma are …