Copper is a vital mineral, and an optimal amount of copper is required to support normal
physiologic processes in various systems, including the cardiovascular system. Over the …

The pathogenesis and clinical features of diabetic cardiomyopathy have been well-studied
in the past decade, but effective approaches to prevent and treat this disease are limited …

Background Exposure to metals/metalloids from both the natural environment and
anthropogenic sources have a complex influence on human health. However, relatively few …

Background: In recent years, trace elements (TEs) have gained considerable attention in the
course of treatment and diagnosis of ischemic stroke. The purpose of the conducted …

Deficiency of the micronutrient zinc is common in patients with chronic kidney disease
(CKD). The aim of this review is to summarize evidence presented in literature for …

Coronary atherosclerosis is a potentially chronic circulatory condition that endangers human
health. The biological cause underpinning cardiovascular disease is coronary …

Background In animal studies, zinc supplementation inhibited phosphate-induced arterial
calcification. We tested the hypothesis that higher intake of dietary zinc was associated with …

Background and Purpose—Circulating metals synchronously reflect multiple metal
exposures from both natural and anthropogenic sources, which may be linked with the risk …

Zinc could have a protective role against type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This systematic
review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the association between dietary …

Zinc is an important component of cellular antioxidant defenses and dysregulation of zinc
homeostasis is a risk factor for coronary heart disease and ischemia/reperfusion injury …