The role of zinc in a healthy prostate gland and in chronic prostatitis

Abstract

The review article discusses modern aspects of the physiological role of zinc in the prostate gland, as well as the consequences for the prostate gland of deficiency of this one of the most important vital trace elements. The mechanisms of intracellular zinc transport, as well as various physiological processes in prostate tissue requiring the mandatory presence of zinc, are covered in more detail. In a separate section of the literature review, the modern evidence base of the relationship of zinc deficiency in the prostate gland with chronic prostatitis is presented and the results of modern studies showing the need for zinc replacement therapy in the framework of complex pharmacotherapy of chronic prostatitis occurring against the background of zinc deficiency are summarized.