Several studies have indicated that selenium deficiency may be detrimental in the context of
various viral disorders, and in the case of COVID-19, several studies have reported …

Background Selenium is an essential trace element with both beneficial and detrimental
effects on health depending on dose and chemical form. Currently, there is debate on …

Cuproptosis is a novel copper ion-dependent cell death type being regulated in cells, and
this is quite different from the common cell death patterns such as apoptosis, pyroptosis …

Road dust pollution is a complex atmospheric issue that poses a significant ecotoxicological
threat to human health and the environment. The presence of viruses in road dust can put …

The antioxidant effects of selenium as a component of selenoproteins has been thought to
modulate host immunity and viral pathogenesis. Accordingly, the association of low dietary …

The content of various chemical elements such as metals, metalloids, and nonmetals in the
environment is associated with natural and anthropogenic sources. It is necessary to …

The role of micronutrient deficiency in the pathogenesis of COVID-19 has been reviewed in
the literature; however, the data are limited and conflicting. This study investigated the …

Cobalt is essential to the metabolism of all animals due to its key role in cobalamin, also
known as vitamin B12, the primary biological reservoir of cobalt as an ultra-trace element …

Micronutrients constitute an adjuvant treatment for respiratory viral infections. Since there is
no effective antiviral therapy for COVID-19 yet, adjuvant intervention for the survival of …

Uncovering how host metal (loid) s mediate the immune response against invading
pathogens is critical for better understanding the pathogenesis mechanism of infectious …