The trace element zinc (Zn) displays a wide range of biological functions. Zn ions control
intercellular communication and intracellular events that maintain normal physiological …

Zinc is an essential micronutrient that plays critical roles in numerous physiological
processes, including bone homeostasis. The majority of zinc in the human body is stored in …

The Zrt‐/Irt‐like protein (ZIP) family consists of divalent metal transporters, ubiquitous in all
kingdoms of life. Since the discovery of the first ZIPs in the 1990s, the ZIP family has been …

A distinct G-protein coupled receptor that senses changes in extracellular Zn2+,
ZnR/GPR39, was found in cells from tissues in which Zn2+ plays a physiological role. Most …

Zinc is an essential micronutrient affecting many aspects of human health. Cellular Zn 2+
homeostasis is critical for cell function and survival. Zn 2+, acting as a first or second …

Zinc serves critical catalytic, regulatory, and structural roles. Hosts and their resident gut
microbiota both require zinc, leading to competition, where a balance must be maintained …

Pancreatic cancer is a gastrointestinal tumor with a high mortality rate, and advances in
surgical procedures have only resulted in limited improvements in the prognosis of patients …

This review provides a concise overview of the cellular and clinical aspects of the role of
zinc, an essential micronutrient, in human physiology and discusses zinc-related …

Zinc, an indispensable micronutrient for human health, might play an important role in the
development of atherosclerosis. Zinc could be involved in the atherogenic process through …

Zinc is a highly abundant cation in the brain, essential for cellular functions, including
transcription, enzymatic activity, and cell signaling. However, zinc can also trigger injurious …