Blood zinc (plasma, red blood cell zinc) and insulin-like growth factor-1 in children from an ?impoverished? area in Ankara

Abstract

The study was performed on ninety‐five children between the ages 10 to 20 years from an impoverished area (Çukurca) in Ankara, Turkey. Blood zinc (plasma and RBC) concentrations and plasma IGF‐1 levels were measured simultaneously. The mean plasma zinc and IGF‐1 in the growth retarded group (height <3rd percentile) were lower as compared to those with normal growth. There was a statistically significant difference between plasma IGF‐1 levels in these two groups (P < 0.01). There was also a positive correlation between plasma zinc and IGF‐1 levels with linear growth in these children from “slum areas” with under‐nutrition. Our study provides further confirmation about a relationship between plasma zinc and IGF‐1. J. Trace Elem. Exp. Med. 14:31–34, 2001 © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.

Testing of Brushite (CaHPO4·2H2O) in Synthetic Biomineralization Solutions and In Situ Crystallization of Brushite Micro‐Granules

“…Zinc is found in the body in small amounts in almost all tissues, however, the bones and teeth store slightly higher amounts than others. Human blood plasma also contains approximately 1.5 × 10 −2 m M zinc . Zinc is an essential trace element in a variety of cellular processes including DNA synthesis, behavioral responses, reproduction and virility, bone formation, bone growth and wound healing .…”