A role of zinc in the regulation of gene expression.
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.
Cousins
R J
RJ
Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611-0370, USA. cousins@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
D000818:Animals; D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000378:metabolism; D005786:Gene Expression Regulation; D006801:Humans; D008668:Metallothionein / Q000235:genetics; D012333:RNA, Messenger / Q000032:analysis; D015032:Zinc / Q000502:physiology*
D012333:RNA, Messenger; D008668:Metallothionein; D015032:Zinc