Publications by authors named "Georg Jochen Klingenberg"
Article Synopsis
- Certain trace elements, specifically selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu), are linked to immune function and have been tied to COVID-19 mortality risks across Europe.
- A study analyzing serum samples from 551 COVID-19 patients found that non-survivors consistently had lower levels of Se and Zn compared to survivors, indicating a potential correlation with mortality risk.
- The research suggests that lower levels of Se and Zn may negatively impact survival rates in severe COVID-19 cases, highlighting the need for further studies to explore whether correcting deficiencies in these trace elements can improve outcomes for patients.
The essential trace element selenium (Se) is of central importance for human health and particularly for a regular functioning of the immune system. In the context of the current pandemic, Se deficiency in patients with COVID-19 correlated with disease severity and mortality risk. Selenium has been reported to be associated with the immune response following vaccination, but it is unknown whether this also applies to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines.
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