The important role of zinc in neurological diseases

Z Li, Y Liu, R Wei, VW Yong, M Xue - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Zinc is one of the most abundant metal ions in the central nervous system (CNS), where it
plays a crucial role in both physiological and pathological brain functions. Zinc promotes …

[HTML][HTML] From zinc homeostasis to disease progression: Unveiling the neurodegenerative puzzle

YG Fan, TY Wu, LX Zhao, RJ Jia, H Ren, WJ Hou… - Pharmacological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Zinc is a crucial trace element in the human body, playing a role in various physiological
processes such as oxidative stress, neurotransmission, protein synthesis, and DNA repair …

[HTML][HTML] Sex differences in depression: An immunological perspective

DR Kropp, GE Hodes - Brain research bulletin, 2023 - Elsevier
Depression is a heterogenous disorder with symptoms that present differently across
individuals. In a subset of people depression is associated with alterations of the immune …

Investigating the role of zinc in atherosclerosis: a review

T Shen, Q Zhao, Y Luo, T Wang - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Zinc, an indispensable micronutrient for human health, might play an important role in the
development of atherosclerosis. Zinc could be involved in the atherogenic process through …

Zinc sulfide nanoparticles serve as gas slow-release bioreactors for H2S therapy of ischemic stroke

G Li, R Zhang, K Chen, J Dong, Z Yang, H Chen… - Biomaterials, 2025 - Elsevier
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Ischemic stroke
causes overproduction of reactive oxygen/nitrogen species (RONS) after reperfusion …

Diet‐Derived Circulating Antioxidants and Risk of Stroke: A Mendelian Randomization Study

R Miao, J Li, C Meng, Y Li, H Tang… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Oxidative stress is crucial in stroke pathogenesis. Many cohort‐based studies
suggested that the intake of exogenous antioxidants originated from food may prevent …

Diet and Nutraceuticals for treatment and prevention of primary and secondary stroke: emphasis on nutritional antiplatelet and antithrombotic agents

R Kakarla, LA Vinjavarapu, S Krishnamurthy - Neurochemistry International, 2024 - Elsevier
Ischemic stroke is a devastating disease that causes morbidity and mortality. Malnutrition
following ischemic stroke is common in stroke patients. During the rehabilitation, the death …

Antioxidants and the risk of stroke: results from NHANES and two-sample Mendelian randomization study

R Chen, H Liu, G Zhang, Q Zhang, W Hua… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and observational
studies have suggested a correlation between antioxidants and reduced stroke risk …

The role of metal ions in stroke: current evidence and future perspectives

S Wang, M Qin, X Fan, C Jiang, Q Hou, Z Ye… - Ageing Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metal ions play a pivotal role in maintaining optimal brain function within the human body.
Nevertheless, the accumulation of these ions can result in irregularities that lead to brain …

Association of plasma metals with resting-state functional connectivity in ischemic stroke

X Song, J Meng, J Li, B Shen, J Li, M Xu, H Wang, L Gu… - Neurotoxicology, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Metal exposure has long been considered a significant risk factor for ischemic
stroke. However, existing data on the effects of metal exposure on brain function in ischemic …