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 …

In view of the emerging COVID‑19 pandemic caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 virus, the search for
potential protective and therapeutic antiviral strategies is of particular and urgent interest …

During the current corona pandemic, new therapeutic options against this viral disease are
urgently desired. Due to the rapid spread and immense number of affected individuals …

Zinc is an essential trace element that is crucial for growth, development, and the
maintenance of immune function. Its influence reaches all organs and cell types …

After the discovery of zinc deficiency in the 1960s, it soon became clear that zinc is essential
for the function of the immune system. Zinc ions are involved in regulating intracellular …

Micronutrient homeostasis is a key factor in maintaining a healthy immune system. Zinc is an
essential micronutrient that is involved in the regulation of the innate and adaptive immune …

The human body cannot store zinc reserves, so a deficiency can arise relatively quickly, eg,
through an improper diet. Severe zinc deficiency is rare, but mild deficiencies are common …

Wound care is a major healthcare expenditure. Treatment of burns, surgical and trauma
wounds, diabetic lower limb ulcers and skin wounds is a major medical challenge with …

A number of studies have reported that zinc plays a substantial role in the development of
metabolic syndrome, taking part in the regulation of cytokine expression, suppressing …

Zinc is a nutritionally fundamental trace element, essential to the structure and function of
numerous macromolecules, including enzymes regulating cellular processes and cellular …