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Zinc and the immune system.

L Rink1, P Gabriel

  • 1Institute of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, University of Lübeck School of Medicine, Ratzeburger Allee 160, D-23538 Lübeck, Germany. rink@immu.mu-luebeck.de

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
|January 11, 2000
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Zinc (Zn) is vital for human growth, development, and immune function. This review details Zn's complex four-part influence on the immune system, from nutrition to cellular effects.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Trace Element Metabolism

Background:

  • Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element critical for all organisms, particularly for human growth and development.
  • Zn deficiency or excess significantly impacts the nervous, reproductive, and immune systems.
  • The intricate relationship between Zn and immunity involves nutritional, enzymatic, cellular, and immunomodulatory aspects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the multifaceted influence of zinc on the immune system.
  • To detail the four primary mechanisms by which Zn affects immune function.
  • To discuss nutritional, physiological, and therapeutic aspects of Zn in relation to immunity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on zinc's role in biological systems.

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  • Analysis of Zn's function as a cofactor in enzymatic processes.
  • Examination of Zn's direct effects on leukocyte production, maturation, and function.
  • Investigation of Zn's impact on immunostimulant efficacy in experimental settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Dietary intake and absorption of Zn are influenced by diet composition, age, and health status.
    • Zn acts as a cofactor for over 300 enzymes, indirectly affecting immune function.
    • Zn has direct impacts on leukocyte development and function at cellular and molecular levels.
    • Zn modulates the effectiveness of immunostimulants used in research.

    Conclusions:

    • Zinc plays a critical, complex role in maintaining immune system integrity.
    • Understanding Zn's nutritional, physiological, and direct cellular effects is crucial for immune health.
    • Further research into Zn's therapeutic applications may offer new strategies for immune modulation.