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Daniela Opriș-Belinski^1,2, Claudia Oana Cobilinschi^1,2, Simona Caraiola^1,3

¹Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.

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Trace elements like iron, zinc, copper, and selenium are vital for health. This review explores their role in systemic sclerosis (SSc), highlighting potential links to disease processes and the need for further research.

Keywords:

cooper iron malnutrition scleroderma selenium systemic sclerosis trace elements zinc

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Area of Science:

Immunology
Nutritional Science
Rheumatology

Background:

Trace elements are crucial for physiological functions.
Inadequate levels are linked to chronic and immune-mediated diseases.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) involves immune dysregulation, vasculopathy, and fibrosis.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current data on iron, zinc, copper, and selenium status in SSc.
To explore the implications of these trace elements in SSc pathogenesis.
To emphasize the need for monitoring and supplementation in SSc patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review of studies on trace elements in Systemic Sclerosis.
Analysis of data concerning iron, zinc, copper, and selenium levels.
Synthesis of findings related to their role in inflammation, vasculopathy, and fibrosis.

Main Results:

Trace element derangements may be involved in SSc pathogenesis.
These elements play a role in key SSc pathological processes.
Current data are heterogeneous and limited, requiring more investigation.

Conclusions:

Trace element status is critical in the complex pathogenesis of SSc.
Proper monitoring and supplementation of trace elements are necessary.
Further research is essential to clarify the complete role of trace elements in SSc.