Nutritional immunity is the sequestration of bioavailable trace metals such as iron, zinc and
copper by the host to limit pathogenicity by invading microorganisms. As one of the most …

Nutrient transition metals are required cofactors for many proteins to perform functions
necessary for life. As such, the concentration of nutrient metals is carefully maintained to …

Nutrition is an important tool that can be used to modulate the immune response during
infectious diseases. In addition, through diet, important substrates are acquired for the …

Trace metals are essential micronutrients required for survival across all kingdoms of life.
From bacteria to animals, metals have critical roles as both structural and catalytic cofactors …

Transition metals are required cofactors for many proteins that are critical for life, and their
concentration within cells is carefully maintained to avoid both deficiency and toxicity. To …

In situ reactions of metal ions or their compounds are important mechanisms by which
particles alter lung immune responses. The authors hypothesized that major determinants of …

Background Vitamin D is under scrutiny as a potential regulator of the development of
respiratory diseases characterised by chronic lung inflammation, including asthma and …

Iron is required for many vital functions including oxygen transport and energy metabolism.
Protective mechanisms maintain optimal iron concentration involving dynamic regulation of …

Introduction Vitamin D supplementation has been suggested to enhance immunity during
respiratory infection season. We tested the effect of active vitamin D (calcitriol) …

Trace metals such as Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu are essential for various biological functions
including proper innate immune function. The host immune system has complicated and …