Copper is a fundamental element for the homeostasis of the body. It is the third most
abundant essential transition metal in humans. Changes in the concentration of copper in …

Amyloids are protein aggregates bearing a highly ordered cross β structural motif, which
may be functional but are mostly pathogenic. Their formation, deposition in tissues and …

Copper is an essential micronutrient for humans. A cross-sectional and comparative study
was done to assess serum Cu levels and serum copper/zinc (Cu/Zn) ratio and its association …

Zinc (Zn) is necessary for the survival of aquatic organisms; nevertheless, the accumulation
of Zn in excessive amounts may have toxic consequences. Few studies focusing on the …

The commercial use of Tetragonula biroi Friese pot-pollens is strongly limited due to scarce
data about its properties and composition. Eight pollen samples of T. biroi Friese …

While the COVID-19 disease progresses mildly or asymptomatically in some people, its
progression is severe and symptomatic in others, and it is an issue that requires a scientific …

Magnesium (Mg) is an essential divalent cation involved in various enzymatic reactions that
regulate vital biological functions. The main goal was to evaluate Mg status and its …

Background The present study has the objective to assess the zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and
oxysterols plasma levels in type 1 (DM1)(n= 26) and type 2 (DM2)(n= 80) diabetes patients …

Abstract Aims/Introduction We aimed to study the relationships among the copper (Cu)/zinc
(Zn) ratio, inflammatory biomarkers, and the prevalence of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) in …

Background Studies that have examined serum zinc deficiency/marginal deficiency in
developed countries, including Japan, are still limited. The aim of this study was to assess …