Zinc Supplementation Reduces the Formation of Neutrophil Extracellular Traps by Decreasing the Expression of Peptidyl Arginine Deiminase 4.
Jianan ChengLothar RinkInga WesselsPublished in: Molecular nutrition & food research (2024)
The results suggest that changes in extracellular zinc availability may influence the functions of neutrophils. Therefore, maintaining an appropriate zinc level is advisable for preserving innate immunity and to prevent hyper-activation of neutrophils.