Zinc is involved in a variety of biological processes, as a structural, catalytic, and intracellular
and intercellular signaling component. Thus zinc homeostasis is tightly controlled at the …

Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace mineral that regulates the expression and activation of
biological molecules such as transcription factors, enzymes, adapters, channels, and growth …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with increased total plasma free fatty acid
(FFA) concentrations and an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease. The exact mechanisms …

Zinc has long been recognized as an essential trace element, playing roles in the growth
and development of all living organisms. In recent decades, zinc homeostasis was also …

The neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) was first found to be responsible for transporting antibodies
of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) class from the mother to the fetus or neonate as well as for …

Abstract Zinc transporters, the Zrt-, Irt-like protein (ZIP) family and the Zn transporter (ZnT)
family transporters, are found in all aspects of life. Increasing evidence has clarified the …

Human serum albumin (HSA) is a monomeric, globular, multi-carrier and the most abundant
protein in the blood. HSA displays multiple ligand binding sites with extraordinary binding …

Copper and zinc are micronutrients that play a crucial role in many cellular pathways, act as
cofactors in enzymatic systems, and hence, modulate enzyme activity. The regulation of …

Of all tissues, the skin has the third highest abundance of zinc in the body. In the skin, the
zinc concentration is higher in the epidermis than in the dermis, owing to a zinc requirement …

Deficiency of the micronutrient zinc is common in patients with chronic kidney disease
(CKD). The aim of this review is to summarize evidence presented in literature for …