Zinc (Zn) is one of the most abundantly found heavy metals in the Earth's crust and is
reported to be an essential trace metal required for the growth of living beings, with it being a …

Among the biologically required first row, late d-block metals from Mn II to Zn II, the catalytic
and structural reach of Zn II ensures that this essential micronutrient touches nearly every …

All organisms must regulate the cellular uptake, efflux, and intracellular trafficking of
essential elements, including d-block metal ions. In bacteria, such regulation is achieved by …

Zinc is a redox-inert trace element that is second only to iron in abundance in biological
systems. In cells, zinc is typically buffered and bound to metalloproteins, but it may also exist …

Mine wastes pollute the environment with metals and metalloids in toxic concentrations,
causing problems for humans and wildlife. Microorganisms colonize and inhabit mine …

Cyanide is a highly toxic compound that is found in wastewaters generated from different
industrial activities, such as mining or jewellery. These residues usually contain high …

Zinc is an essential nutrient in the body; it is required for the catalytic activity of many
hundreds of human enzymes and virtually all biological processes, therefore its homeostasis …

Iridium (III) complexes show wide applications in biosensing and bioimaging, while Ir (III)-
based Zn 2+ probes are still rare and suffer from poor selectivity and low water solubility. In …

Zinc is one of the most important metal nutrients for species from all kingdoms, being a key
structural or catalytic component of hundreds of enzymes, crucial for the survival of both …

All living organisms require zinc as an essential micronutrient. Maintaining appropriate
intracellular zinc supply, and avoiding deficiency or toxic excess, requires a tight regulation …