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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • Zinc is an essential metal ion involved in over 3000 proteins.
  • Zinc(II) ions play fundamental regulatory roles within and outside cells.
  • Despite its importance, zinc's role in disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the critical need for biomarkers to detect cellular zinc metabolism changes.
  • To emphasize the importance of cellular zinc homeostasis and its regulation.
  • To underscore the link between zinc dysregulation and various human diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on zinc physiology and its role in disease.
  • Analysis of the impact of cellular zinc deficiency and overload on redox balance.
  • Exploration of zinc's interaction with other metal ion metabolism (copper, iron).

Main Results:

  • A lack of suitable biomarkers hinders the clinical application of zinc knowledge.
  • Proper functioning of zinc-controlling proteins is as vital as dietary intake.
  • Cellular zinc imbalances compromise redox balance and cellular function.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding zinc's broad functions, control mechanisms, and interactions is essential for disease research.
  • Perturbations in zinc-dependent processes contribute to disease initiation and progression.
  • Further research into zinc biomarkers and cellular control is needed for clinical advancements.