Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research

The role of Zn in human health was discovered 60 years ago, and despite remarkable research efforts, a sufficiently sensitive and specific biomarker of Zn status is still lacking. Plasma/serum Zn, currently the best available and most accepted population Zn status indicator, responds well to severe...

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Autores principales: Knez, Marija, Boy, Erick
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Frontiers Media 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140400
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description The role of Zn in human health was discovered 60 years ago, and despite remarkable research efforts, a sufficiently sensitive and specific biomarker of Zn status is still lacking. Plasma/serum Zn, currently the best available and most accepted population Zn status indicator, responds well to severe Zn deficiency, yet, mild to moderate Zn deficiency states usually remain unrecognized. Identifying early-stage Zn deficiency requires additional robust markers of Zn status. This paper discusses the sensitivity, specificity, and responsiveness of plasma Zn concentrations to Zn interventions. It describes the biochemical and dietary basis for the causal association between Zn and fatty acid desaturases activity, FADS1 and FADS2, based on data collected through studies performed in animals and/or humans. The influence of potential confounders and covariates on the observed relationships is considered. Additional potential Zn biomarkers are discussed and suggestions for further research in this area are provided.
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spelling CGSpace1404002025-12-08T10:29:22Z Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research Knez, Marija Boy, Erick fatty acids nutrient deficiencies health plasma cells serum therapy diet zinc The role of Zn in human health was discovered 60 years ago, and despite remarkable research efforts, a sufficiently sensitive and specific biomarker of Zn status is still lacking. Plasma/serum Zn, currently the best available and most accepted population Zn status indicator, responds well to severe Zn deficiency, yet, mild to moderate Zn deficiency states usually remain unrecognized. Identifying early-stage Zn deficiency requires additional robust markers of Zn status. This paper discusses the sensitivity, specificity, and responsiveness of plasma Zn concentrations to Zn interventions. It describes the biochemical and dietary basis for the causal association between Zn and fatty acid desaturases activity, FADS1 and FADS2, based on data collected through studies performed in animals and/or humans. The influence of potential confounders and covariates on the observed relationships is considered. Additional potential Zn biomarkers are discussed and suggestions for further research in this area are provided. 2023-01-12 2024-03-14T12:09:28Z 2024-03-14T12:09:28Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140400 en Open Access Frontiers Media Knez, Marija; and Boy, Erick. 2023. Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research. Frontiers in Nutrition 9: 1057156. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.1057156
spellingShingle fatty acids
nutrient deficiencies
health
plasma cells
serum therapy
diet
zinc
Knez, Marija
Boy, Erick
Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
title Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
title_full Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
title_fullStr Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
title_full_unstemmed Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
title_short Existing knowledge on Zn status biomarkers (1963–2021) with a particular focus on FADS1 and FADS2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
title_sort existing knowledge on zn status biomarkers 1963 2021 with a particular focus on fads1 and fads2 diagnostic performance and recommendations for further research
topic fatty acids
nutrient deficiencies
health
plasma cells
serum therapy
diet
zinc
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/140400
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