title: [Zinc transporters and zinc signaling].
abstract: One of essential trace elements zinc is recognized as an emerging player in variety of cellular functions, due to the fact that the ablation of zinc homeostasis causes various health problems. The molecular reasons, however, why zinc and its regulatory systems are required for homeostasis remain unclear yet. To address these questions, this review will discuss the basic and recent advanced studies on zinc transporters involved in health and disease status.
authors.forename: Toshiyuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fukada
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001402:B-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology; D027682:Cation Transport Proteins / Q000172:deficiency / Q000378:metabolism*; D006706:Homeostasis; D006801:Humans; D015398:Signal Transduction; D015032:Zinc / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D027682:Cation Transport Proteins; D015032:Zinc