Abstract
Zinc (Zn) is a multipurpose trace element, sufficiency of which is difficult to assess. However, Zn deficiency could negatively influence this disease in different aspects. The symptoms of Zn deficiency as taste disturbances, decreased appetite and impaired growth but also disturbed fatty acid profiles and disturbances in immunity, inflammation and oxidative stress defence are discussed and applied to what is known in cystic fibrosis (CF) (Table 1).
Keywords: Zinc, cystic fibrosis, fatty acids, growth, immunity, oxidative stress
Current Pediatric Reviews
Title: Importance of Zinc in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Volume: 5 Issue: 3
Author(s): Stephanie Van Biervliet, Jean-Pierre Van Biervliet, Eddy Robberecht and Chris Taylor
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Keywords: Zinc, cystic fibrosis, fatty acids, growth, immunity, oxidative stress
Abstract: Zinc (Zn) is a multipurpose trace element, sufficiency of which is difficult to assess. However, Zn deficiency could negatively influence this disease in different aspects. The symptoms of Zn deficiency as taste disturbances, decreased appetite and impaired growth but also disturbed fatty acid profiles and disturbances in immunity, inflammation and oxidative stress defence are discussed and applied to what is known in cystic fibrosis (CF) (Table 1).
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Van Biervliet Stephanie, Van Biervliet Jean-Pierre, Robberecht Eddy and Taylor Chris, Importance of Zinc in Cystic Fibrosis Patients, Current Pediatric Reviews 2009; 5 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339609789007222
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339609789007222 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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