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A role for zinc in gene expression
Author(s) -
Vallee B. L.
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
journal of inherited metabolic disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.462
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1573-2665
pISSN - 0141-8955
DOI - 10.1007/bf01811320
Subject(s) - zinc , biology , gene , euglena gracilis , mitosis , zinc deficiency (plant disorder) , genetics , gene expression , enzyme , cell cycle , regulation of gene expression , human genetics , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemistry , chemistry , organic chemistry , chloroplast
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.