In view of the emerging COVID‑19 pandemic caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 virus, the search for
potential protective and therapeutic antiviral strategies is of particular and urgent interest …

The dietary requirement for an essential trace element is an intake level which meets a
specified criterion for adequacy and thereby minimizes risk of nutrient deficiency or excess …

The prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is internationally ever-growing.
Therefore, prevention, diagnostics, and control of insulin resistance and T2DM are of …

The repair of segmental bone defects caused by traumatic injury or pathological diseases
remains a substantial challenge in clinic. Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) is recognized as one …

Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element with unique functions in the body; it acts as a
cofactor for many enzymes involved in energy metabolism, the endogenous antioxidant …

Irrigation using sewage water can be beneficial, as it can increase the productivity of crops
but has negative consequences on crops, soil contamination, and human health. It contains …

Background Trace elements have important influence on body function primarily because of
the vital role they have in many physiological processes. Their alterations have been found …

Since genetic factors alone cannot explain most cases of Autism, the environmental factors
are worth investigating as they play an essential role in the development of some cases of …

Background Cigarette smoking seems to have a negative impact on men's reproductive
health, but our knowledge of its effects on the reproductive function of Russian men is still …

The relationship between thyroid hormones metabolism and trace element levels has
biological plausibility; however, previous reports that compared trace element levels in …