Metallothionein: A potential link in the regulation of zinc in nutritional immunity
Nutritional immunity describes mechanisms for withholding essential transition metals as well as directing the toxicity of these metals against infectious agents. Zinc is one of these transition elements that are essential for both humans and microbial pathogens. At the same time, Zn can be toxic bo...
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Humana Press
2018
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