A role of zinc in the regulation of gene expression

1998/05/01 by Robert J. Cousins, R J Cousins
Nursing · Environmental Science · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Trace Elements in Health #Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity #Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects

paper · pdf · doi:10.1079/pns19980045

Abstract

Zn, without question, has important functions related to gene expression. Newer technologies applied to address these functions are providing answers relating to the importance of this micronutrient in human and animal health.

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