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In vitro assessment of the anthelmintic activity of copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles on egg and adult stages of Fasciola hepatica: evidence on oxidative stress biomarkers, and DNA damage
ObjectivesFasciolosis is of significant economic and public health importance worldwide. The lack of a successful vaccine and emerging resistance in...
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Anthelmintic and therapeutic effects of the biogenic zinc oxide nanoparticles against acute kidney injury induced by Parascaris equorum Infection in rats
Complications of parasite infections, especially kidney disease, have been linked to poorer outcomes. Acute kidney damage, glomerulonephritis, and...
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The alleviative efficacy of sildenafil and chrysin against zinc oxide nanoparticles-provoked hepatic and blood toxicity: role of MyD88/NF-κB1/TNF-α pathway
BackgroundZinc oxide nanoparticles are nanoparticles of metal oxide with semiconductor properties and proved many noxious effects on the mammalian...
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Hepatic function and structure in feral pigeons (Columba livia domestica) exposed to zinc oxide nanoparticles
BackgroundBroad applications of nanoparticles have invoked the concerns about their impacts on living organisms. This study aimed to evaluate the...
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Efficacy of zinc oxide and copper oxide nanoparticles on virulence genes of avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) in broilers
BackgroundColibacillosis is one of the broilers’ most dominant bacterial diseases, either as a primary or a secondary infection. As E. coli ...
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Cellular zinc metabolism and zinc signaling: from biological functions to diseases and therapeutic targets
Zinc metabolism at the cellular level is critical for many biological processes in the body. A key observation is the disruption of cellular...
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Use of zinc oxide nanoparticles in the growing rabbit diets to mitigate hot environmental conditions for sustainable production and improved meat quality
BackgroundThis study evaluated the modulatory effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) supplementations on the productive performance, blood...
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Study of MIC of silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles, strong and cost-effective antibacterial against biofilm-producing Acinetobacter baumannii in Shiraz, Southwest of Iran
BackgroundAcinetobacter baumannii resistant strains lead to increased mortality, treatment costs, and an increase in the length of hospitalization....
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Evaluation of the effects of photodynamic therapy consisted of the blue laser and zinc oxide QDs on MDA-MB-231 cancer cells by inhibiting cancer markers and inducing apoptosis
The increasing number of cancer patients has cast attention on develo** new anti-cancer modalities. Photodynamic therapy is a safe anti-cancer...
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Role of zinc in health and disease
This review provides a concise overview of the cellular and clinical aspects of the role of zinc, an essential micronutrient, in human physiology and...
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Does zinc oxide nanoparticles potentiate the regenerative effect of platelet-rich fibrin in healing of critical bone defect in rabbits?
BackgroundMany encouraging studies confirmed the ability of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnONPs) in accelerating bone growth and mineralization. The use...
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The Implications of Insufficient Zinc on the Generation of Oxidative Stress Leading to Decreased Oocyte Quality
Zinc is a transition metal that displays wide physiological implications ranging from participation in hundreds of enzymes and proteins to normal...
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Comparison of antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli isolated from Irish commercial pig farms with and without zinc oxide and antimicrobial usage
BackgroundThe prophylactic use of antimicrobials and zinc oxide (ZnO) in pig production was prohibited by the European Union in 2022 due to potential...
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Copper deficiency anemia due to zinc supplementation in a chronic hemodialysis patient
Zinc deficiency causes dysgeusia and dermatitis as well as anemia. As approximately half of dialysis patients have zinc deficiency, zinc...
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Zinc deficiency deteriorates ovarian follicle development and function by inhibiting mitochondrial function
Zinc (Zn) is a crucial trace element essential for human growth and development, particularly for reproductive health. Previous research has shown a...
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Efficacy of nano-zinc on skin and wool repair of treated cases of mange in sheep
Mange in sheep is still results in serious economic problems the most one is losses of hid and wool. This requires not only treatment of primary...
