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Erschienen in: The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 3/2018

10.01.2018 | Editorial Commentary

The Role of Zinc in Childhood Infectious Disease

verfasst von: Rohan Malik

Erschienen in: Indian Journal of Pediatrics | Ausgabe 3/2018

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There has been a growing appreciation of the role of zinc in human biology. This is especially true in populations where malnutrition and deficiency of zinc is prevalent. Zinc is an essential component of enzymes, proteins and bio membranes and plays a fundamental role in cellular metabolism and immunity. In low-income settings, due to a lower dietary intake of zinc rich animal source foods in which zinc is more bioavailable and a higher consumption of cereals and legumes, which contain inhibitors of zinc absorption combined with a poor diet in general, 30–50% of children have low plasma zinc levels [1]. …
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Metadaten
Titel
The Role of Zinc in Childhood Infectious Disease
verfasst von
Rohan Malik
Publikationsdatum
10.01.2018
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Indian Journal of Pediatrics / Ausgabe 3/2018
Print ISSN: 0019-5456
Elektronische ISSN: 0973-7693
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-017-2597-5

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