The biochemical basis of zinc physiology

The biochemical basis of zinc physiology

The biochemical basis of zinc is examined. Its physical and chemical properties make it highly adaptable to meeting the needs of proteins and enzymes that carry out diverse biological functions.

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Veröffentlicht in:Physiological reviews 1993, Vol.73 (1), p.79-118
Hauptverfasser: VALLEE, B. L, FALCHUK, K. H
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Arthritis, Rheumatoid - pathology
Biochemistry
Biological and medical sciences
Digestive System - pathology
Digestive System Physiological Phenomena
Endocrine Glands - pathology
Endocrine Glands - physiology
Enzymes
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Humans
Immune System - physiology
Neoplasms - pathology
Nervous System - pathology
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Ocular Physiological Phenomena
Proteins
Reproduction - physiology
Skin - pathology
Theories. Reviews
Zinc
Zinc - adverse effects
Zinc - chemistry
Zinc - deficiency
Zinc - physiology
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Zusammenfassung:The biochemical basis of zinc is examined. Its physical and chemical properties make it highly adaptable to meeting the needs of proteins and enzymes that carry out diverse biological functions.
ISSN:0031-9333
1522-1210
DOI:10.1152/physrev.1993.73.1.79