Association of SNPs in genes encoding zinc transporters on blood zinc levels in humans

Zinc is the second most abundant micromineral in the human body and is essential for life. A deficiency of zinc can give rise to dermatitis, neurological disease, growth retardation, metabolic bone disease, and immunodeficiency [1]. In contrast, cases of poisoning following the ingestion of zinc compounds have been reported [2,3], and we have reported the toxicity ofzinc oxide nanoparticles [4 –6].

Source: Legal Medicine - November 8, 2017 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Junko Fujihara, Toshihiro Yasuda, Kaori Kimura-Kataoka, Yoshikazu Takinami, Masataka Nagao, Haruo Takeshita Source Type: research