Pathophysiological significance of impaired KAT7-dependent histone H3K14 acetylation during zinc deficiency [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsZinc is an indispensable micronutrient for optimal physiological functions, and zinc deficiency has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various human diseases.
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Study of Zinc Deficiency in Pregnant Women [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Public Health, 2004 Zinc is one of the elements necessary for growth and health in human. Some evidences indicate that the zinc deficiency is one of real difficulties for the public health in developed and developing countries.
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Maternal knowledge, attitudes, and practices on zinc deficiency in coastal Bangladesh: A structural modelling study [PDF]
Preventive Medicine ReportsObjective: Zinc deficiency is a critical public health issue, particularly among under-five children in low- and middle-income countries, such as Bangladesh, with significant implications for growth, immunity, and cognitive development.
Mohammad Asadul Habib +3 more
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A requirement for Acinetobacter baumannii purine biosynthesis during lung infection is exacerbated by host zinc deficiency [PDF]
mSphereAcinetobacter baumannii is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections, including ventilator-associated pneumonia. Dietary zinc deficiency is a major risk factor for pneumonia, and hospitalized patients at risk for A.
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A short stature allele enhances tolerance to zinc deficiency and translocation of zinc in barley [PDF]
PeerJBackground Zinc (Zn) content is of great importance in healthy human diet, crop productivity and stress tolerance in soils with zinc deficiency. The genes used to increase yield per unit area such as semi-dwarf 1 (sdw1) is commonly considered to reduce ...
Ibrahim Saygili
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Zinc is an essential mineral for human health. It is relatively abundant in nature, yet at the same time, overwhelming data suggest that zinc deficiency is one of the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies worldwide. Zinc is involved in many aspects of cellular metabolism.
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Combating hidden hunger caused by wheat and soil-drived zinc deficiency [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Essential vitamins, proteins, and microelements are provided by nutrition, but inadequate and nutrient-poor diets can lead to hidden hunger. Zinc deficiency is a significant hidden resource that affects multiple bodily functions, including immune system ...
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Dietary zinc deficiency exaggerates ethanol-induced liver injury in mice: involvement of intrahepatic and extrahepatic factors. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Clinical studies have demonstrated that alcoholics have a lower dietary zinc intake compared to health controls. The present study was undertaken to determine the interaction between dietary zinc deficiency and ethanol consumption in the pathogenesis of ...
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Zinc deficiency is associated with gynecologic cancer recurrence
Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Zinc deficiency can cause various symptoms, including hair loss, anemia, and taste disorders. Recently, the association between cancer and zinc deficiency has received much attention with respect to its antioxidant properties. However, only a few studies
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Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Zinc is both essential and inhibitory for the pathogenesis of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC). However, the accurate effects and underlying mechanism of marginal zinc deficiency on ETEC infection are not fully understood.
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