Absorption, metabolism and homeostasis of zinc in animals and human beings

  • Guillermo Hector Pechín UNLPam. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias

Keywords:

Zinc, Metabolism, Animals

Abstract

Zinc is required for numerous essential functions, related with almost 300 metaloenzymes and their role in gene expression regulation, intracellular signaling, biological membranes stability, etc. The aim of this work is to review and to discuss the knowledge generated in the last years concerning with zinc absorption and metabolism in the organism, as well as the different mechanisms involved in the zinc homeostasis.

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Author Biography

Guillermo Hector Pechín, UNLPam. Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias

Docente investigador de las áreas de Nutrición Animal: Nutrición de mónogástricos (en especial cerdos), Nutrición de Rumiantes (con énfasis en Nutrición Mineral) y Producción Porcina

Published

2017-07-31

How to Cite

Pechín, G. H. (2017). Absorption, metabolism and homeostasis of zinc in animals and human beings. Ciencia Veterinaria, 14(1), 93–125. Retrieved from https://ojs.unlpam.edu.ar/ojs/index.php/veterinaria/article/view/1845

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