Recent findings point toward diet having a major impact on human health. Diets can either
affect the gut microbiota resulting in alterations in the host's physiological responses or by …

We are currently riding the second wave of the allergy epidemic, which is ongoing in affluent
societies, but now also affecting developing countries. This increase in the prevalence of …

Lung diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), and cystic
fibrosis (CF), are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity globally. They …

abstract Zinc is an essential micronutrient in human body and a vital cofactor for the function
of numerous proteins encoded by the human genome. Zinc has a critical role in maintaining …

Biologically important metals regulate cellular homeostasis in living systems. Anthropogenic
exposure to these metals can cause adverse effects, including an increased incidence of …

This study aimed to determine bioavailable heavy metal concentrations (As, Cd, Co, Cu, Cr,
Ni, Pb, Zn) and their potential sources in classroom dust collected from children's hand …

Asthma represents one of the most common medical issues in the modern world. It is a
chronic inflammatory disease characterized by persistent inflammation of the airways and …

Objective: Previous studies evaluating the associations of circulating Zn and Se levels with
asthma have produced inconsistent results. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to …

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 …

Background It is well-documented that the dysregulation of trace elements may be involved
in the pathogenesis of asthma. However, the precise changes of trace elements levels in …