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ReviewArchives of toxicology2025

Zinc and its binding proteins: essential roles and therapeutic potential.

Despoina P Kiouri, Christos T Chasapis, Thomas Mavromoustakos, Chara A Spiliopoulou, Maria E Stefanidou

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Review in Archives of toxicology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 24 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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24 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Despoina P KiouriInstitute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635, Athens, Greece.
Christos T ChasapisInstitute of Chemical Biology, National Hellenic Research Foundation, 11635, Athens, Greece. cchasapis@eie.gr.ORCID 0000-0002-8728-6245
Thomas MavromoustakosDepartment of Chemistry, Laboratory of Organic Chemistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 15772, Athens, Greece.
Chara A SpiliopoulouDepartment of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527, Athens, Greece.
Maria E StefanidouDepartment of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527, Athens, Greece. mstefan@med.uoa.gr.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Zinc is an essential micronutrient that participates in a multitude of cellular and biochemical processes. It is indispensable for normal growth and the maintenance of physiological functions. As one of the most significant trace elements in the body, zinc fulfills three primary biological roles: catalytic, structural, and regulatory. It serves as a cofactor in over 300 enzymes, and more than 3000 proteins require zinc, underscoring its crucial role in numerous physiological processes such as cell division and growth, immune function, tissue maintenance, as well as synthesis protein and collagen synthesis. Zinc deficiency has been linked to increased oxidative stress and inflammation, which may contribute to the pathogenesis of a multitude of diseases, like neurological disorders and cancer. In addition, zinc is a key constituent of zinc-binding proteins, which play a pivotal role in maintaining cellular zinc homeostasis. This review aims to update and expand upon the understanding of zinc biology, highlighting the fundamental roles of zinc in biological processes and the health implications of zinc deficiency. This work also explores the diverse functions of zinc in immune regulation, cellular growth, and neurological health, emphasizing the need for further research to fully elucidate the therapeutic potential of zinc supplementation in disease prevention and management.

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Carrier ProteinsZincAnimalsDietary SupplementsHomeostasisHumansInflammationNeoplasmsOxidative StressCarrier ProteinsZinczinc-binding proteinCancerCOVID-19Neurodegenerative diseasesZincZinc deficiencyZinc finger proteins

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