title: [Zinc--biochemistry, metabolism and physiologic functions].
abstract: The author presents data on contemporary knowledge regarding the biochemistry, metabolism and biological function of zinc as an essential trace element. The causes of zinc deficiency, its clinical and laboratory manifestations and possibilities of its diagnosis are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Oddĕlení klinické biochemie FN, Brno-Bohunice.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dastych
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015032:Zinc / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000172:deficiency / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D015032:Zinc