A role for zinc in gene expression.
Zinc deficiency in Euglena gracilis has been shown to affect growth, morphology, cell cycle and mitosis. These observations are best explained by a role for zinc in gene regulation possibly through zinc dependent enzymes. A similar role for zinc in man may exist with genetic and medical implications.
D004259:DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase / Q000378:metabolism; D005056:Euglena gracilis / Q000201:enzymology / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation; D015032:Zinc / Q000378:metabolism*
D004259:DNA-Directed DNA Polymerase; D015032:Zinc