Kogan S, Sood A, Garnick MS, et al.
Wounds : a compendium of clinical research and practice. Date of publication 2017 Apr 1;volume 29(4):102-106.
1. Wounds. 2017 Apr;29(4):102-106.
Zinc and Wound Healing: A Review of Zinc Physiology and Clinical Applications.
Kogan S(1), Sood A(2), Garnick MS(2).
Author information:
(1)Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ.
(2)Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive
Surgery, Newark, NJ.
Our understanding of the role of zinc in normal human physiology is constantly
expanding, yet there are major gaps in our knowledge with regard to the function
of zinc in wound healing. This review aims to provide the clinician with
sufficient understanding of zinc biology and an up-to-date perspective on the
role of zinc in wound healing. Zinc is an essential ion that is crucial for
maintenance of normal physiology, and zinc deficiency has many manifestations
ranging from delayed wound healing to immune dysfunction and impairment of
multiple sensory systems. While consensus has been reached regarding the
detrimental effects of zinc deficiency on wound healing, there is considerable
discord in the literature on the optimal methods and true benefits of zinc
supplementation.
PMID: 28448263 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
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