Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by
the formation, aggregation and accumulation of amyloid beta, perturbed metal (copper, iron …

Zinc is one of the most abundant metal ions in the central nervous system (CNS), where it
plays a crucial role in both physiological and pathological brain functions. Zinc promotes …

The functions of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, nickel, molybdenum, boron, and chlorine in
plants are discussed. Iron (Fe) plays a crucial role in redox systems in cells and various …

Zinc metabolism at the cellular level is critical for many biological processes in the body. A
key observation is the disruption of cellular homeostasis, often coinciding with disease …

Oxidation–reduction (redox) reactions are central to the existence of life. Reactive species of
oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur mediate redox control of a wide range of essential cellular …

Zinc and cellular oxidants such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) each participate in a
multitude of physiological functions. There is considerable overlap between the affected …

The importance of zinc as a trace metal in the human body has long been overlooked. We
now gradually discover that the impact of zinc on the health of our body might be as far …

The essentiality of zinc as a trace mineral in human health has been recognized for over five
decades. Zinc deficiency, caused by diet, genetic defects, or diseases, can cause growth …

Yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor L.) represents a sustainable source of proteins and fatty
acids for feed and food. Industrial production of mealworms necessitates optimized …

Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are inflammatory articular conditions with
different aetiology, but both result in joint damage. The nutritionally essential metal zinc …