Zinc transporter 8 (ZnT8) expression is reduced by ischemic insults: a potential therapeutic target to prevent ischemic retinopathy.
The zinc (Zn(++)) transporter ZnT8 plays a crucial role in zinc homeostasis. It's been reported that an acute decrease in ZnT8 levels impairs β cell function and Zn(++) homeostasis, which contribute to the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus (DM). Although ZnT8 expression has been detected in...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/15536924340449d8a4787d19d366b76f |
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