Zinc Deficiency and Supplementation Related to Metabolic Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Micronutrients and Human Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 February 2024) | Viewed by 1692
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zinc, like iron and copper, is a trace element that is essential for numerous metabolic processes. These elements are referred to as trace elements because the daily requirement to support growth, development, and physiological functions is less than 100 mg/d.
Zinc, the most ubiquitous trace element, is present throughout all biologic systems, where it has abundant, varied functions. More than 100 enzymes require zinc to perform catalytic functions. It participates in all major biochemical pathways, and it plays multiple roles in the perpetuation of genetic material, i.e., DNA transcription, RNA translation, and cellular division. Given the diverse array of zinc-dependent biological functions, it is not surprising that the zinc status of an individual influences multiple metabolic functions i.e., growth, immune competence, and neuro-behavioral development. Although zinc deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide, the broad range of physiological signs of zinc deficiency make it difficult to identify. Nevertheless, the likelihood of zinc deficiency in a population can be assessed by reviewing the adequacy of zinc in the food supply and the rate of stunting in preschool children.
Dr. Janet King
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nutrients is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- zinc
- food sources
- tissue distribution
- growth
- immune function
- endocrine function
- reproduction
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices can be found here.
