Nutrients November 2017 PMID 29186856

Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function.

Inga Wessels, Martina Maywald, Lothar Rink

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The overall tone reflects strong agreement on zinc's critical role in immune health, with expressions like 'zinc can be considered a gatekeeper' and references to biological mechanisms such as cellular signaling and epigenetic modifications. The use of phrases like 'crucial factor' and mention of research details exemplify high-interest and deep engagement, highlighting the publication's potential impact on scientific and health communities.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize zinc's crucial role in immune health, with many stressing its importance as a regulatory element.

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Posts show high interest, referencing specific mechanisms, research findings, and the potential implications of zinc in immune function.

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The discussions suggest that the publication could influence health recommendations and scientific understanding, though some comments are more general.

Abstract in brief

  • Zinc is crucial for immune system function, regulating signaling pathways in both innate and adaptive immune cells, with its homeostasis controlled by zinc importers, exporters, and binding proteins.
  • Zinc deficiency can lead to a proinflammatory phenotype and is linked to disease development, highlighting the importance of zinc supplementation for immune health.
  • The article discusses how changes in zinc levels influence cellular signaling, epigenetic modifications, and immune responses, emphasizing zinc's role as a gatekeeper of immune function through fast zinc flux, intermediate zinc waves, and late zinc signals.]

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Dr. Subhasree Ray
@DrSubhasree · X

8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the regulation of cellular signaling by alterations in zinc homeostasis. https://t.co/F5egcsBnpV

Oct 20, 2020 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 48,225 followers View post →
sara.art
@saraart4 · X

cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

Sep 7, 2023 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 8,485 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

免疫機能の門番:亜鉛https://t.co/eI0Wj4u4GC 炎症反応や酸化ストレス反応等 関節リウマチ、糖尿、アテローム性動脈硬化症、認知機能障害、加齢性黄斑変性症(AMD)など慢性疾患は、亜鉛欠乏、慢性炎症の悪化、酸化ストレス誘発が原因? 亜鉛欠乏と過剰 自然免疫機能不全を起こし⇨多くの免疫疾患発症 https://t.co/OYr1ngG7KM

Apr 17, 2022 · 17 likes · 5 shares · 3,734 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

3/ El zinc participa en la diferenciación de las células de la serie blanca, las que se encargan de la función inmune. Para asegurar su ingesta come carne roja.

Oct 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 107,829 followers View post →
Cedric Leyrat
@CedricLeyrat · X

@MarkPomykala @drdenwalker I don't think there is a specific one. It's more like it will boost your immunity and help you fight the virus better. https://t.co/Utbjod1St0

Jan 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 168 followers View post →
IWO
@lockedoutofvenu · X

Full article: https://t.co/GIWls60HLL @MDPIOpenAccess @RWTH

Mar 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,121 followers View post →

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Pentanaragon
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RT @saraart4: cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

Sep 8, 2023 · 6 shares · 2,649 followers View post →
Jb Depinay
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RT @saraart4: cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

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peachmartin
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RT @saraart4: cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

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LAURE BOURDIN
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RT @saraart4: cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

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RT @saraart4: cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

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sara.art
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cellules immunitaires innées et adaptatives. https://t.co/eW54InKOYX

Sep 7, 2023 · 17 likes · 6 shares · 8,485 followers View post →
Tanay S Mandowara
@tanay_mandowara · X

zinc can be considered as a gatekeeper of the immune system, as the proper functioning of virtually all immune cells is highly zinc-dependent. So, it should not be in excess or in deficiency. Having it in balance is much needed. https://t.co/l0mnxzhLHb https://t.co/2Q7JphtDyD

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 like · 6,312 followers View post →
Woody ⚡️
@au_Bits · X

@alanbwt I agree 99% of nutrients should be delivered through a balanced diet. Zinc appears to have the benefit of further galvanising the immune system. (https://t.co/i5ckN8hkoc)

Jan 9, 2023 · 450 followers View post →
雅博
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RT @keisuke4713: 免疫機能の門番:亜鉛https://t.co/eI0Wj4u4GC 炎症反応や酸化ストレス反応等 関節リウマチ、糖尿、アテローム性動脈硬化症、認知機能障害、加齢性黄斑変性症(AMD)など慢性疾患は、亜鉛欠乏、慢性炎症の悪化、酸化ストレス誘発が…

Apr 17, 2022 · 5 shares · 668 followers View post →
hannna
@hannahumming · X

RT @keisuke4713: 免疫機能の門番:亜鉛https://t.co/eI0Wj4u4GC 炎症反応や酸化ストレス反応等 関節リウマチ、糖尿、アテローム性動脈硬化症、認知機能障害、加齢性黄斑変性症(AMD)など慢性疾患は、亜鉛欠乏、慢性炎症の悪化、酸化ストレス誘発が…

Apr 17, 2022 · 5 shares · 2,685 followers View post →
Tabatha
@araran100 · X

RT @keisuke4713: 免疫機能の門番:亜鉛https://t.co/eI0Wj4u4GC 炎症反応や酸化ストレス反応等 関節リウマチ、糖尿、アテローム性動脈硬化症、認知機能障害、加齢性黄斑変性症(AMD)など慢性疾患は、亜鉛欠乏、慢性炎症の悪化、酸化ストレス誘発が…

Apr 17, 2022 · 5 shares · 17,550 followers View post →
tune
@keisuke4713 · X

免疫機能の門番:亜鉛https://t.co/eI0Wj4u4GC 炎症反応や酸化ストレス反応等 関節リウマチ、糖尿、アテローム性動脈硬化症、認知機能障害、加齢性黄斑変性症(AMD)など慢性疾患は、亜鉛欠乏、慢性炎症の悪化、酸化ストレス誘発が原因? 亜鉛欠乏と過剰 自然免疫機能不全を起こし⇨多くの免疫疾患発症 https://t.co/OYr1ngG7KM

Apr 17, 2022 · 17 likes · 5 shares · 3,734 followers View post →
Cedric Leyrat
@CedricLeyrat · X

@MarkPomykala @drdenwalker I don't think there is a specific one. It's more like it will boost your immunity and help you fight the virus better. https://t.co/Utbjod1St0

Jan 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 168 followers View post →
Free State of Mind
@smvallet05 · X

@DrEricDing Loss of taste & smell are known to be a consequence of zinc deficiency. “Acute viral infection of the nasopharyngeal mucosa may lead to a decrease in local Zn level and this was proposed to be a part of normal host defense against respiratory pathogens.” https://t.co/3RTHrKexSS

Dec 26, 2021 · 276 followers View post →
لينة
@lenahsy_ · X

للاستزادة: Selenium https://t.co/AH3FQ7pI7F Zinc https://t.co/kViKThBGDn Vit d https://t.co/8U9c6YiMvI Vit c https://t.co/XbUZr7O1HX

Nov 9, 2021 · 184 followers View post →
Kalistenika Motivación
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RT @SaulNutri: 3/ El zinc participa en la diferenciación de las células de la serie blanca, las que se encargan de la función inmune. Para…

Oct 9, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,098 followers View post →
Ricardo Zúñiga Nutricionista - Dietista
@nutrideliveryec · X

RT @SaulNutri: 3/ El zinc participa en la diferenciación de las células de la serie blanca, las que se encargan de la función inmune. Para…

Oct 8, 2021 · 2 shares · 147 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

3/ El zinc participa en la diferenciación de las células de la serie blanca, las que se encargan de la función inmune. Para asegurar su ingesta come carne roja.

Oct 8, 2021 · 5 likes · 2 shares · 107,829 followers View post →
Manipur University
@ManipurUniverse · X

“Talks on COVID-19” TOC-2021 (Concluding Series) Topic: Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function Departments of Zoology & Botany, Manipur University, Canchipur, India Date: June 29 (Tuesday), 2021 Time: 11.30 am (IST) Meeting Link: https://t.co/5uFDl4McJH https://t.co/KNJOHBa9uJ

Jun 12, 2021 · 1,991 followers View post →
IWO
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Full article: https://t.co/GIWls60HLL @MDPIOpenAccess @RWTH

Mar 28, 2021 · 3 likes · 2,121 followers View post →
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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

Oct 27, 2020 · 7 shares · 3,150 followers View post →
Daniel Son
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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

Oct 20, 2020 · 7 shares · 167 followers View post →
Babubhai Thakkar
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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

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RT @DrSubhasree: 8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the r…

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Dr. Subhasree Ray
@DrSubhasree · X

8. A review article titles "Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function" discusses underlying mechanisms responsible for the regulation of cellular signaling by alterations in zinc homeostasis. https://t.co/F5egcsBnpV

Oct 20, 2020 · 20 likes · 7 shares · 48,225 followers View post →
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@Jidwik · X

Zinktekorten veroorzaken verstoring immuunsysteem dus hoe logisch dat zink vaak cruciale factor kan zijn immuunsysteem te verbeteren. Bijna kip- ei verhaal. https://t.co/8dxsa5f1Xw

Jul 25, 2020 · 1,188 followers View post →
Tonic Health
@tonichealth_ · X

"Zinc = as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function." Gatekeepers are things that act as a go-between, controlling access from one point to another. They may refuse, control, or delay access. Great work, Zinc. _ #TonicHealth Source: https://t.co/X6ZQqp1MW7. https://t.co/LWEtd3udrD

Jun 13, 2020 · 822 followers View post →
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RT @ultimape: "zinc homeostasis-related effects on the activation of key signaling molecules, as well as on epigenetic modifications, are i…

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Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function https://t.co/NlMH6FXeng

Apr 3, 2020 · 145 followers View post →
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Zinc as a Gatekeeper of Immune Function #PubMed https://t.co/XBYfpaykoB

Mar 14, 2020 · 2,271 followers View post →
UltimApe
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"zinc homeostasis-related effects on the activation of key signaling molecules, as well as on epigenetic modifications, are included to emphasize the role of zinc as a gatekeeper of immune function."

Mar 4, 2020 · 1 share · 6,471 followers View post →