A trace element, known as a minor element, is a chemical element whose concentration is
very low. They are divided into essential and non-essential classes. Numerous physiological …

Elements are present in different forms in the nature, and these elements are very essential
for the body to perform different functions. Trace elements are very important for cell …

This work was carried out to evaluate the levels of trace elements among sickle cell anaemia
patients attending Imo State Specialist Hospital, Owerri. Thirty subjects were recruited which …

Objective Limited evidence exists on the roles of serum copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in oral
cancer risk. We aimed to preliminarily explore the association between serum Cu and Zn …

Metals are known for playing essential roles in human physiology. Copper and zinc are
trace elements closely dependent on one another and are involved in cell proliferation …

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) is a potentially malignant disorder which causes fibrosis and
inflammation of the oral mucosa. Studies have reported altered levels of trace elements in …

Materials and Methods: A study was conducted on fifty subjects with clinically diagnosed
oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) and fifty controls with no apparent lesions of the oral …

Potentially malignant disorders (PMDs) of oral cavity and oral cancer remain a cause of
serious concern despite intensive research and development. Diet and immunity have been …

Enzymes of trace elements are an important part of certain biological and chemical
reactions. They work in harmony with proteins and often with certain other co enzymes. They …

In the last three decades, human awareness of the promotion of good health through dietary
intervention had increased. Hence, there has been advocacy for the promotion and …