Molecular Biology Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
49(8), P. 8007 - 8023
Published: June 3, 2022
Abstract
Globally,
about
20%
of
calories
(energy)
come
from
wheat.
In
some
countries,
it
is
more
than
70%.
More
2
billion
people
are
at
risk
for
zinc
deficiency
and
even
more,
iron
deficiency,
nearly
a
quarter
all
children
underage
group
5
physically
cognitively
stunted,
lack
dietary
major
contributing
factor.
Biofortified
wheat
with
elevated
levels
has
several
potential
advantages
as
delivery
vehicle
micronutrients
in
the
diets
resource-poor
consumers
who
depend
on
cereal-based
diets.
The
conventional
breeding
strategies
have
been
successful
introduction
novel
alleles
grain
Zn
Fe
that
led
to
release
competitive
enriched
varieties
South
Asia.
challenge
over
next
few
decades
will
be
maintain
rates
genetic
gains
yield
along
increased
Zn/Fe
concentration
meet
food
nutritional
security
challenges.
Therefore,
remain
competitive,
performance
Zn-enhanced
lines/varieties
must
equal
or
superior
current
non-biofortified
elite
lines/varieties.
Since
both
content
invisible
quantitatively
inherited
traits
except
intermediate
effect
QTL
regions
identified
Zn,
efforts
new
approaches
required
combine
them
high
frequency,
ensuring
steadily
across
pipelines.
review
article
provides
comprehensive
list
genomic
enhancing
concentrations
including
key
candidate
gene
families
such
NAS,
ZIP,
VLT,
ZIFL
,
YSL
.
Implementing
forward
by
taking
advantage
rapid
cycling
trait
pipeline
would
simultaneously
introgress
into
normal
lines,
further
increasing
concentrations.
The Journal of Physiological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
68(1), P. 19 - 31
Published: Sept. 30, 2017
A
number
of
studies
have
reported
that
zinc
plays
a
substantial
role
in
the
development
metabolic
syndrome,
taking
part
regulation
cytokine
expression,
suppressing
inflammation,
and
is
also
required
to
activate
antioxidant
enzymes
scavenge
reactive
oxygen
species,
reducing
oxidative
stress.
Zinc
correct
functioning
lipid
glucose
metabolism,
regulating
forming
expression
insulin.
In
numerous
studies,
supplementation
has
been
found
improve
blood
pressure,
glucose,
LDL
cholesterol
serum
level.
Deeper
knowledge
zinc's
properties
may
help
treating
thus
protecting
against
stroke
angina
pectoris,
ultimately
death.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
12(3), P. 762 - 762
Published: March 13, 2020
Zinc
absorption
in
the
small
intestine
is
one
of
main
mechanisms
regulating
systemic
homeostasis
this
essential
trace
element.
This
review
summarizes
key
aspects
human
zinc
and
distribution.
In
particular,
current
knowledge
on
intestinal
influence
diet-derived
factors
bioaccessibility
bioavailability
as
well
intrinsic
luminal
basolateral
with
an
impact
uptake
are
discussed.
Their
investigation
increasingly
performed
using
vitro
cellular
models,
which
continually
being
refined
keep
gaining
importance
for
studying
transport
via
epithelium.
The
vast
majority
these
models
based
cell
line
Caco-2
combination
other
relevant
components
epithelium,
such
mucin-secreting
goblet
cells
digestion
applying
improved
compositions
apical
media
to
mimic
vivo
situation
closely
possible.
Particular
emphasis
placed
summarizing
previous
applications
results
comparing
their
data
obtained
humans,
discussing
advantages
limitations.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
19(2), P. 476 - 476
Published: Feb. 6, 2018
Zinc
deficiency
is
a
risk
factor
for
obesity
and
diabetes.
However,
until
recently,
the
underlying
molecular
mechanisms
remained
unclear.
The
breakthrough
discovery
that
common
polymorphism
in
zinc
transporter
SLC30A8/ZnT8
may
increase
susceptibility
to
type
2
diabetes
provided
novel
insights
into
role
of
Our
group
others
showed
altered
ZnT8
function
be
involved
pathogenesis
diabetes,
indicating
precise
control
homeostasis
crucial
maintaining
health
preventing
various
diseases,
including
lifestyle-associated
diseases.
Recently,
ZIP13
regulation
beige
adipocyte
biogenesis
was
clarified,
which
indicated
as
possible
therapeutic
target
metabolic
syndrome.
Here
we
review
advances
pathophysiology
propose
inadequate
distribution
affect
onset
diseases
by
regulating
critical
biological
events.
Clinical and Experimental Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Abstract
This
review
provides
a
concise
overview
of
the
cellular
and
clinical
aspects
role
zinc,
an
essential
micronutrient,
in
human
physiology
discusses
zinc-related
pathological
states.
Zinc
cannot
be
stored
significant
amounts,
so
regular
dietary
intake
is
essential.
ZIP4
and/or
ZnT5B
transport
zinc
ions
from
duodenum
into
enterocyte,
ZnT1
transports
enterocyte
circulation,
(bidirectional
transporter)
facilitates
endogenous
secretion
intestinal
lumen.
Putative
promoters
absorption
that
increase
its
bioavailability
include
amino
acids
released
protein
digestion
citrate,
whereas
phytates,
casein
calcium
can
reduce
bioavailability.
In
70%
bound
to
albumin,
majority
body
found
skeletal
muscle
bone.
excretion
via
faeces
(predominantly),
urine,
sweat,
menstrual
flow
semen.
Excessive
inhibit
copper
iron,
leading
deficiency
anaemia,
respectively.
toxicity
adversely
affect
lipid
profile
immune
system,
treatment
depends
on
mode
acquisition.
Acquired
usually
presents
later
life
alongside
risk
factors
like
malabsorption
syndromes,
but
medications
diuretics
angiotensin-receptor
blockers
also
cause
deficiency.
Inherited
condition
acrodermatitis
enteropathica,
which
occurs
due
mutation
SLC39A4
gene
(encoding
ZIP4),
birth.
Treatment
involves
supplementation
gluconate,
sulphate
or
chloride.
Notably,
oral
may
decrease
drugs
ciprofloxacin,
doxycycline
risedronate.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(15), P. 1981 - 1981
Published: Aug. 4, 2022
The
importance
of
dietary
supplementation
animal
feeds
with
trace
minerals
is
irrefutable,
various
forms
both
organic
and
inorganic
products
commercially
available.
With
advances
in
research
techniques,
data
obtained
from
in-vitro
in-vivo
studies
recent
years,
differences
between
have
become
more
apparent.
Furthermore,
specific
mineral
types
can
now
be
identified.
Adhering
to
PRISMA
guidelines
for
systematic
reviews,
we
carried
out
an
extensive
literature
search
on
previously
published
detailing
performance
responses
minerals,
addition
their
corresponding
relative
bioavailability
values.
This
review
covers
four
the
main
included
feed:
copper,
iron,
manganese
zinc,
encompasses
different
Their
impact
environmental,
economic,
nutritional
perspectives
are
discussed,
along
biological
availability
production
animals.
Species-specific
sections
cover
ruminants,
poultry,
swine.
Extensive
tables
values
all
available,
including
those
not
reviewed
earlier
studies,
thereby
providing
a
comprehensive
industry
reference
guide.
Additionally,
examine
reasons
variance
reported
values,
emphasis
accounting
misinterpretation.
Biomolecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 194 - 194
Published: Jan. 18, 2023
Apoptosis
is
the
elimination
of
functionally
non-essential,
neoplastic,
and
infected
cells
via
mitochondrial
pathway
or
death
receptor
pathway.
The
process
apoptosis
highly
regulated
through
membrane
channels
apoptogenic
proteins.
maintains
cellular
balance
within
human
body
cell
cycle
progression.
Loss
control
prolongs
cancer
survival
allows
accumulation
mutations
that
can
promote
angiogenesis,
proliferation,
disrupt
differentiation,
increase
invasiveness
during
tumor
apoptotic
has
been
extensively
studied
as
a
potential
drug
target
in
treatment.
However,
off-target
activities
drugs
negative
implications
have
matter
concern
over
years.
Phytochemicals
(PCs)
for
their
efficacy
various
lines
individually
synergistically.
development
nanoparticles
(NPs)
green
synthesis
added
new
dimension
to
advancement
plant-based
nanomaterials
effective
This
review
provides
detailed
insight
into
fundamental
molecular
pathways
programmed
highlights
role
PCs
along
with
existing
NPs
treating
by
targeting
its
(PCD)
network.
Smart Materials in Manufacturing,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 100004 - 100004
Published: June 3, 2022
Polylactic
acid
(PLA)
is
a
well-known
biomaterial
on
account
of
its
biocompatibility
and
biodegradability.
Zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nanofillers
may
endow
PLA
with
advantageous
antibacterial
tissue
regenerative
properties,
but
also
compromise
the
PLA.
Several
strategies
have
been
developed
to
improve
biomedical
practicality
such
composites.
The
importance
surface
properties
amplifying
therapeutic
safety
material
enables
two
potential
strategies:
(i)
modification
ZnO
nanoparticles,
(ii)
engineering
PLA/ZnO
Moreover,
controllable
biodegradation
allows
third
possible
strategy:
(iii)
biodegradation-controlled
release
ZnO.
first
part
this
review
introduces
degradation
mechanisms
cytotoxicity
Following
this,
paper
highlights
current
research
trends
regarding
application
PLA-based
nanocomposites.
final
section
discusses
use
in
tuning
rate
PLA,
possibility
manipulating
nanoparticles
composites
order
optimize
safe
usage
field.