"Zinc" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
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D015032
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.268.556.940 D01.268.956.906 D01.552.544.940
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Zinc" by people in this website by year, and whether "Zinc" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Zinc" by people in Profiles.
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The interplay between Acinetobacter baumannii ZigA and SltB promotes zinc homeostasis and cell envelope integrity. Infect Immun. 2025 Feb 18; 93(2):e0042224.
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Mechanisms underlying modulation of human GlyRa3 by Zn2+ and pH. Sci Adv. 2024 12 20; 10(51):eadr5920.
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A host-directed oxadiazole compound potentiates antituberculosis treatment via zinc poisoning in human macrophages and in a mouse model of infection. PLoS Biol. 2024 Apr; 22(4):e3002259.
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Zinc cyclic di-AMP nanoparticles target and suppress tumours via endothelial STING activation and tumour-associated macrophage reinvigoration. Nat Nanotechnol. 2022 12; 17(12):1322-1331.
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Essential metals in health and disease. Chem Biol Interact. 2022 Nov 01; 367:110173.
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Extended Absorption of Liothyronine from Poly-Zinc-Liothyronine: Results from a Phase 1, Double-Blind, Randomized, and Controlled Study in Humans. Thyroid. 2022 02; 32(2):196-205.
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Polyphosphate degradation by Nudt3-Zn2+ mediates oxidative stress response. Cell Rep. 2021 11 16; 37(7):110004.
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A conserved CCM complex promotes apoptosis non-autonomously by regulating zinc homeostasis. Nat Commun. 2019 04 17; 10(1):1791.
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Zinc deficiency induces hypertension by promoting renal Na+ reabsorption. Am J Physiol Renal Physiol. 2019 04 01; 316(4):F646-F653.
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MACF1 Mutations Encoding Highly Conserved Zinc-Binding Residues of the GAR Domain Cause Defects in Neuronal Migration and Axon Guidance. Am J Hum Genet. 2018 12 06; 103(6):1009-1021.