Biological function of some elements and their compounds. III. Zinc--component and activator of enzymes
Puzanowska-Tarasiewicz, H.; Kuźmicka, L.ła.; Tarasiewicz, M.ła.
Polski Merkuriusz Lekarski Organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego 27(161): 419-422
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 1426-9686 PMID: 19999809 Document Number: 629034
Zinc plays many basic metabolic functions in human organism as a co-enzymatic or activator about 80 enzymes. It participates in metabolic changes of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Zinc easily binds with nucleic acids with beneficial effect on active transport, protein biosynthesis, transcription, and mRNA synthesis. It is inevitable for proper functioning of the respiratory and reproductive systems. Zinc acts protectively in lead and cadmium poisoning and it participates in the elimination of free superoxide radicals (it inhibits of oxygenation of non-saturated fatty acids). It enables normal functioning of the skin and mucous membranes. Zinc deficit can lead to many ailments and disorders of the following systems: muscular, nervous digestive, reproductive, hormonal, immune.