Zn-DTSM, A Zinc Ionophore with Therapeutic Potential for Acrodermatitis Enteropathica?

Acrodermatitis enteropathica (AE) is a rare disease characterised by a failure in intestinal zinc absorption, which results in a host of symptoms that can ultimately lead to death if left untreated. Current clinical treatment involves life-long high-dose zinc supplements, which can introduce complic...

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Main Authors: Lisa Bray, Irene Volitakis, Scott Ayton, Ashley I. Bush, Paul A. Adlard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/1/206