Stimulating effect of zinc chloride on DNA synthesis of human thymocytes.
Different concentrations of zinc chloride were tested regarding their effect on DNA synthesis of human thymocytes. A concentration of 1.8 X 10(-4) M resulted in an evident stimulation, while the highest concentration tested, 3.6 X 10(-4) M, inhibited the DNA synthesis.
D002648:Child; D002712:Chlorides; D004247:DNA / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D015032:Zinc / Q000494:pharmacology*; D017967:Zinc Compounds
D002712:Chlorides; D017967:Zinc Compounds; C016837:zinc chloride; D004247:DNA; D015032:Zinc