Roles of Zinc Transporters in Zinc Homeostasis and Metabolism / 生体内の亜鉛代謝制御における亜鉛輸送体の役割
- Resource Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Shiho Naoki; Taiho Kambe; Yukina Nishito; 直木 志保; 神戸 大朋; 西藤 有希奈
- Source
- 微量栄養素研究 / Trace Nutrients Research. 2018, 35:92
- Subject
- Language
- Japanese
- ISSN
- 1346-2334
2436-6617
Zinc is an essential trace element in humans. It is involved in numerous cellular processes and plays a role in the structural and catalytic functions of many cellular proteins. Therefore, its deficiency causes a myriad of pathophysiological symptoms in human patients. Recent studies have revealed that the number of people with marginal zinc deficiency has increased in Japan. Thus, zinc has started to receive great attention as a key factor for promoting good health.