Zinc: An overview and therapeutic role in clinical medicine. | Pakistan Journal of Pathology 2004

Author(s)

Arfanul-Bari Department of Dermatology, PAF Hospital, Sargodha, Pakistan

Tariq Mahmood Department of Dermatology, PAF Hospital, Sargodha, Pakistan

Simeen-Ber-Rahman Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Zafar Iqbal Department of Dermatology, Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Haroon Rashid Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Abstract

Zinc is the 23rd most abundant element in the earth`s crust. Use of zinc ranges from metal products to rubber and medicines. It is also a necessary element for proper growth and development of humans, animals, and plants. It is the second most common trace metal, after iron, naturally found in the human body. Not much is written about this essential element. This article reviews the physico-chemical characteristics, dietary sources, recommended daily allowances, deficiency states and therapeutic roles in clinical medicine. This also includes zinc-drug interactions and systemic toxicity due to its overuse.

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Page(s) 28-34

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Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Pathology, Volume: 15, Issue: 1, Year: 2004

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