Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
HC Yadav and Vandana

Abstract:
Nature contains components in a variety of forms, and these elements are highly important for the body to carry out its various tasks. At the biological, chemical, and molecular levels, trace elements are crucial for cellular processes. These substances serve as cofactors for numerous enzymes, as well as stabilizing centers for the structures of enzymes and proteins, to mediate important biochemical events. A few trace elements regulate crucial biological processes by binding to the molecular site of the cell membrane receptors or by switching the shape of the membrane to block the entry of particular molecules. Trace element functions provide a dual duty. They are crucial for maintaining cellular structures at normal levels, but when they are lacking, they can activate alternative pathways and lead to illness. These trace elements can be estimated using various analytical techniques and have therapeutic importance.