"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.
| Descriptor ID |
D015032
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D01.268.556.940 D01.268.956.906 D01.552.544.940
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 2018 | 25 | 12 | 37 |
| 2019 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 2020 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2021 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Zinc" by people in Profiles.
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Zinc thiotropolone combinations as inhibitors of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease. Dalton Trans. 2021 Sep 14; 50(35):12226-12233.
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The correlation between serum selenium, zinc, and COVID-19 severity: an observational study. BMC Infect Dis. 2021 Sep 03; 21(1):899.
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The role of micronutrient and immunomodulation effect in the vaccine era of COVID-19. J Chin Med Assoc. 2021 09 01; 84(9):821-826.
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To zinc or not to zinc for COVID-19 prophylaxis or treatment? J Med Microbiol. 2021 09; 70(9).
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Evaluation of the relationship between serum levels of zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and clinical outcomes in patients with COVID-19. J Med Virol. 2022 01; 94(1):141-146.
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SARS-CoV-2 Mpro inhibition by a zinc ion: structural features and hints for drug design. Chem Commun (Camb). 2021 Aug 10; 57(64):7910-7913.
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A secondary approach with conventional medicines and supplements to recuperate current COVID-19 status. Biomed Pharmacother. 2021 Oct; 142:111956.
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The Role of Nutrition in COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity of Disease: A Systematic Review. J Nutr. 2021 07 01; 151(7):1854-1878.
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Should we supplement zinc in COVID-19 patients? Evidence from a meta-analysis. Pol Arch Intern Med. 2021 09 30; 131(9):802-807.
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Zinc-Embedded Polyamide Fabrics Inactivate SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza A Virus. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2021 Jul 07; 13(26):30317-30325.