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- Title
Copper and Zinc Particles as Regulators of Cardiovascular System Function—A Review.
- Authors
Kitala, Klaudia; Tanski, Damian; Godlewski, Janusz; Krajewska-Włodarczyk, Magdalena; Gromadziński, Leszek; Majewski, Michał
- Abstract
Copper and zinc are micronutrients that play a crucial role in many cellular pathways, act as cofactors in enzymatic systems, and hence, modulate enzyme activity. The regulation of these elements in homeostasis is precisely controlled by various mechanisms. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme requiring both copper and zinc for proper functioning. Additionally, there is an interaction between the concentrations of copper and zinc. Dietary ingestion of large amounts of zinc augments intestinal absorption of this trace element, resulting in copper deficiency secondary to zinc excess. The presence of an overabundance of copper and zinc has a detrimental impact on the cardiovascular system; however, the impact on vascular contractility varies. Copper plays a role in the modulation of vascular remodeling in the cardiac tissue, and the phenomenon of cuproptosis has been linked to the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease. The presence of copper has an observable effect on the vasorelaxation mediated by nitric oxide. The maintenance of proper levels of zinc within an organism influences SOD and is essential in the pathogenesis of myocardial ischemia/reperfusion injury. Recently, the effects of metal nanoparticles have been investigated due to their unique characteristics. On the other hand, dietary introduction of metal nanoparticles may result in vascular dysfunction, oxidative stress, and cellular DNA damage. Copper and zinc intake affect cardiovascular function, but more research is needed.
- Subjects
ZINC metabolism; COPPER metabolism; CARDIOVASCULAR system physiology; MYOCARDIAL ischemia; SUPEROXIDE dismutase; OXIDATIVE stress; CORONARY artery disease; TRACE elements; NITRIC oxide; REPERFUSION; DNA damage; NANOPARTICLES; VASCULAR remodeling
- Publication
Nutrients, 2023, Vol 15, Issue 13, p3040
- ISSN
2072-6643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/nu15133040