Total and free zinc dynamics as biomarkers for neurological impairment in traumatic spinal cord injury

Background/Objectives: Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) profoundly impacts patients by precipitating a loss of motor and sensory capabilities, largely due to oxidative stress and inflammation during the secondary injury phase. Methods: This investigation explores the diagnostic potential of zinc...

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Main Authors: Heller, Raban (Author) , Maares, Maria (Author) , Chillon, Thilo Samson (Author) , Witte, Hanno (Author) , Alhalabi, Obada (Author) , Heene, Stefan (Author) , Younsi, Alexander (Author) , Haubruck, Patrick (Author) , Schomburg, Lutz (Author) , Moghaddam-Alvandi, Arash (Author) , Biglari, Bahram (Author) , Haase, Hajo (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 29 January 2025
In: Nutrients
Year: 2025, Volume: 17, Issue: 3, Pages: 1-22
ISSN:2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu17030496
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030496
Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/496
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Author Notes:Raban Arved Heller, Maria Maares, Thilo Samson Chillon, Hanno Witte, Obada T. Al-Halabi, Stefan Heene, Alexander Younsi, Patrick Haubruck, Lutz Schomburg, Arash Moghaddam, Bahram Biglari and Hajo Haase

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