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Analysis of Minerals Produced by hFOB 1.19 and Saos-2 Cells Using Transmission Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis

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Mineral intake.

Maria G Stathopoulou¹, Stavroula Kanoni, George Papanikolaou

¹Department of Dietetics and Nutritional Science, Harokopio University of Athens, Athens, Greece.

Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science

|June 5, 2012

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Essential minerals like calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc are vital for metabolic regulation and overall health. Deficiencies or genetic interactions involving these minerals can lead to various diseases.

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Analysis of Minerals Produced by hFOB 1.19 and Saos-2 Cells Using Transmission Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis

Analysis of Minerals Produced by hFOB 1.19 and Saos-2 Cells Using Transmission Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray Microanalysis

Published on: June 24, 2018

Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Human Physiology
Nutritional Science

Background:

Minerals are crucial for regulating metabolic and physiological pathways.
Adequate mineral intake is essential for maintaining homeostasis, cell protection, and overall health.
Mineral deficiencies are linked to specific illnesses.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the critical roles of specific minerals in biological processes.
To underscore the association between key minerals and genetic diseases.
To explore the interaction between minerals and genetic variants in disease pathogenesis.

Main Methods:

Literature review on mineral functions.
Analysis of mineral roles in metabolic and physiological pathways.
Examination of mineral involvement in genetic diseases and variants.

Main Results:

Calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and zinc are identified as particularly important minerals.
These minerals participate in diverse biological processes.
Significant associations exist between these minerals, genetic diseases, and genetic variants.

Conclusions:

Optimal mineral intake is fundamental for health and disease prevention.
Key minerals play multifaceted roles in both physiological functions and disease development.
Interactions between minerals and genetic factors are implicated in a broad spectrum of diseases.