Zinc metabolism at the cellular level is critical for many biological processes in the body. A
key observation is the disruption of cellular homeostasis, often coinciding with disease …

Complex multicellular organisms are composed of distinct tissues involving specialized cells
that can perform specific functions, making such life forms possible. Species are defined by …

Zinc is a necessary trace element and an important constituent of proteins and other
biological molecules. It has many biological functions, including antioxidant, skin and …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common pathogen that causes respiratory infections in
infants and children worldwide, significantly impacting hospitalization rates in this age …

The impact of the microbiota residing in the body on local and systemic immune responses
has been increasingly recognized. The major gut microbe metabolites' short-chain fatty …

Background Several studies have evaluated the effects of zinc supplementation on glycemic
biomarkers in humans and have demonstrated varying results. We systematically evaluated …

Abstract Background/purpose Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) played a keystone pathogen
not only in initiation and progression of periodontitis but also as a risk factor involved in …

Abstract Background/purpose 5-Fluorouracil (5FU) is a commonly used anticancer drug.
However, the severe oral mucositis induced by 5FU in about 60–70% of patients was a …

Background: Behçet's disease (BD) has a growing prevalence in Silk Road countries. The
aim of our cross-sectional study was to explore the clinical and molecular predictors of …

Sugar acids are formed in biological processes through the oxidation of D-glucose and are
found in large quantities in our environment. Apart from their important role in nature, they …