Compared to several other metal ions with similar chemical properties, zinc is relatively
harmless. Only exposure to high doses has toxic effects, making acute zinc intoxication a rare …

… In a concentration of 100 μmol/L, zinc suppresses natural killer cell killing and T-cell
functions whereas monocytes are activated directly, and in a concentration of 500 μmol/L, zinc …

Micronutrient homeostasis is a key factor in maintaining a healthy immune system. Zinc is an
essential micronutrient that is involved in the regulation of the innate and adaptive immune …

Importance Myocarditis is a leading cause of sudden death in competitive athletes. Myocardial
inflammation is known to occur with SARS-CoV-2. Different screening approaches for …

… binding of Zn to intracellular proteins (A Fischer, P Gabriel and L Rink, unpublished results).
… (P Gabriel, J Schürman, G Tiegs and L Rink, unpublished results). If Zn is injected some …

After the discovery of zinc deficiency in the 1960s, it soon became clear that zinc is essential
for the function of the immune system. Zinc ions are involved in regulating intracellular …

In view of the emerging COVID‑19 pandemic caused by SARS‑CoV‑2 virus, the search for
potential protective and therapeutic antiviral strategies is of particular and urgent interest. Zinc …

During the current corona pandemic, new therapeutic options against this viral disease are
urgently desired. Due to the rapid spread and immense number of affected individuals …

Zinc is an essential trace element crucial for the function of more than 300 enzymes and it is
important for cellular processes like cell division and apoptosis. Hence, the concentration of …

Elderly persons are more susceptible to bacterial and virus infections and neoplasias than
young adults. This is related to an impaired immune response. Lymphocytes of the elderly …