NYMC Faculty Publications
The Role of Zinc in Cardiovascular Disease
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1097/CRD.0000000000000382
Journal Title
Cardiology in Review
First Page
100
Last Page
108
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2022
Department
Medicine
Abstract
Zinc is an essential trace element due to its role as a key part of human enzymatic activity. As a cofactor in metalloenzymes and metalloproteins, zinc participates in diverse biological functions, including gene transcription, translation, and replication, phagocytosis, and immunoglobulin and cytokine production. In this review, we will focus on the role of zinc in the cardiovascular system, including heart failure, vascular calcification, and myocardial infarction. We will further highlight the role of zinc in cardiovascular pathology in individuals with chronic kidney disease, and type II diabetes mellitus, groups uniquely at risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Recommended Citation
Begum, F., Me, H. M., & Christov, M. (2022). The Role of Zinc in Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiology in Review, 30 (2), 100-108. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000382