BIOLOGICAL ROLE OF ZINC AND ITS COMPOUNDS

The presented data indicate that the biological role of zinc in the body is largely mediated through its involvement in the synthesis and stabilization of nucleic acids and proteins, energy metabolism, cellular proliferation and differentiation, and the maintenance of antioxidant status. Numerous studies have demonstrated that zinc is essential for preserving cellular integrity and maintaining the structural and functional integrity of cell membranes. Zinc also plays a protective role under the influence of various pathogenic factors. The article provides a review of the physiological role of zinc at various stages of human life and development, as well as the pharmacological properties of zinc-containing compounds used in the treatment of certain diseases. Zinc-based reparations exhibit immunomodulatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory effects. The article also analyzes recent scientific studies concerning zinc metabolism and its biological significance in the human and animal body.