| Autor: |
Opriș-Belinski D; Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Sfânta Maria Clinical Hospital, 011172 Bucharest, Romania., Cobilinschi CO; Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Sfânta Maria Clinical Hospital, 011172 Bucharest, Romania., Caraiola S; Department of Internal Medicine Rheumatology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Colentina Clinical Hospital, 020125 Bucharest, Romania., Ungureanu R; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care II, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania., Cotae AM; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care II, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania., Grințescu IM; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care II, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania., Cobilinschi C; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care II, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania., Andrei AC; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care II, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania., Țincu R; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Clinical Toxicology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania., Ene R; Department of Orthopedics, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania., Mirea L; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care II, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest, 014461 Bucharest, Romania. |
| Abstrakt: |
Trace elements are essential for several physiological processes. To date, various data have suggested that inadequate levels of trace elements may be involved in the pathogenesis of different chronic diseases, including immune-mediated ones, or may develop during their course. Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune multisystemic disease, primarily characterized by microvascular dysregulation, the widespread activation of the immune system and tissue fibrosis. According to the latest reports regarding the pathogenesis of SSc, the main pathophysiological processes-inflammation, vasculopathy and fibrosis-may include various trace element derangements. The present literature review aims to update the available data regarding iron, zinc, copper and selenium status in SSc as well as to underline the possible implications of these trace elements in the complexity of the pathogenic process of the disease. We observe that the status of trace elements in SSc plays a crucial role in numerous pathogenic processes, emphasizing the necessity for proper monitoring and supplementation. The reported data are heterogenous and scarce, and future studies are needed in order to draw clearer conclusions about their complete spectrum. |
