ZnT3 mRNA levels are reduced in Alzheimer's disease post-mortem brain

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>ZnT3 is a membrane Zn<sup>2+ </sup>transporter that is responsible for concentrating Zn<sup>2+ </sup>into neuronal presynaptic vesicles. Zn<sup>2+ </sup>homeostasis in the brain is relevant to Alzh...

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Main Authors: Irvine G Brent, Ravid Rivka, Heggarty Shirley, Coulson David TR, Beyer Nancy, Hellemans Jan, Johnston Janet A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Molecular Neurodegeneration
Online Access:http://www.molecularneurodegeneration.com/content/4/1/53