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Trace metals /Trace elements
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Contents
Trace metals including zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn) and copper (Cu) are essential micronutrients required for survival across all kingdoms of life.
From bacteria to animals, metals have critical roles as both structural and catalytic cofactors for an estimated third of the proteome, representing a major contributor to the maintenance of cellular homeostasis.
The reactivity of metal ions engenders them with the ability to promote enzyme catalys…