Id |
Subject |
Object |
Predicate |
Lexical cue |
T279 |
0-4 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Zinc |
T280 |
5-262 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Zinc is considered a “guardian” for the body, as it plays an essential role in the functioning of the immune system [115], plays a central role in cell growth and differentiation of the immune system cells that have rapid differentiation and turnover [116]. |
T281 |
263-551 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Most of the studies have recently reported a very interesting evaluation of the function of zinc in antiviral immunity, suggesting how it can play a role in host defense against RNA viruses, inhibiting the RNA polymerase required by RNA viruses (such as coronaviruses) to replicate [117]. |
T282 |
552-638 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The zinc-binding metallothionein seems to play an important role in antiviral defense. |
T283 |
639-854 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Zinc deficiency has a marked impact on bone marrow, decreasing the number of immune precursor cells, with reduced output of naive B lymphocytes, and causes thymic atrophy, reducing the output of naive T lymphocytes. |
T284 |
855-1016 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Therefore, zinc is essential for cell growth and differentiation of immune cells, helping to modulate the cytokine release and trigger CD8+ T cell proliferation. |
T285 |
1017-1297 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Among the main activities of zinc in immune function there are: maintaining skin and mucosal integrity (e.g., cofactor for metalloenzymes required for cell membrane repair) [118]; improving the cytotoxic activity of NK cells [79, 82] and the phagocytic capacity of monocytes [64]. |
T286 |
1298-1554 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is involved in the complement activity and in the production of IFN-γ [92, 95]; it is an important anti-inflammatory agent [119] and helps modulate the release of cytokines [95] by attenuating the development of pro-inflammatory Th17 and Th9 cells [64]. |
T287 |
1555-1727 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Furthermore, by influencing the generation of cytokines such as IL-2, IL-6 and TNF, it has antioxidant effects that protect against ROS and reactive nitrogen species [120]. |
T288 |
1728-1881 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Zinc also induces the proliferation of cytotoxic T cells [62] and is involved in the production of Th1 cytokines and thus supports the Th1 response [95]. |
T289 |
1882-2155 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It is essential for the intracellular binding of tyrosine kinase to T cell receptors, which is required for T cell development, differentiation and activation [118] and induces the development of Treg cells and is therefore important for maintaining immune tolerance [120]. |
T290 |
2156-2320 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Finally, zinc is involved in the production of antibodies [79, 121] and it is important to maintain immune tolerance in recognizing the “self” from “non-self” [64]. |
T291 |
2321-2442 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Low zinc status impairs many aspects of innate immunity, including phagocytosis, respiratory burst and NK cells activity. |
T292 |
2443-2537 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Zinc also supports the release of neutrophil extracellular traps, that capture microbes [122]. |
T293 |
2538-2668 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Zinc malabsorption also displays severe immune impairments and increased susceptibility to bacterial, viral and fungal infections. |
T294 |
2669-2837 |
Sentence |
denotes |
It has widely been suggested that increasing zinc intakes may be useful against COVID-19 infections, by reducing viral replication and lower respiratory symptoms [123]. |
T295 |
2838-3049 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Recent systematic reviews report a shorter duration of the common cold in adults with a good level of zinc and a reduced incidence of mortality when it is supplemented to adults with severe pneumonia [124, 125]. |
T296 |
3050-3130 |
Sentence |
denotes |
Further research will be necessary to support a zinc supplementation in advices. |
T297 |
3131-3395 |
Sentence |
denotes |
The RDA of zinc, according to the Dietary Recommendation Intake (DRI), is 8–11 mg/day for adults (tolerable upper intake level 40 mg/day), suggesting that a zinc intake of 30–50 mg/day might aid in the RNA viruses control, such as influenza and coronaviruses [98]. |