The Role of Copper and Zinc Toxicity in Innate Immune Defense against Bacterial Pathogens
This review article explores the antimicrobial roles of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) in innate immunity. It highlights how phagocytic immune cells, such as macrophages and neutrophils, utilize Cu and Zn to intoxicate engulfed bacterial pathogens. The article discusses the mechanisms by which these metals disrupt bacterial homeostasis, including interference
June 26, 2025
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