Zinc is an important inter-kingdom signal between the host and microbe

Abstract Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element in living organisms and plays a vital role in the regulation of both microbial virulence and host immune responses. A growing number of studies have shown that zinc deficiency or the internal Zn concentration does not meet the needs of animals and mic...

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Main Authors: Pengpeng Xia, Siqi Lian, Yunping Wu, Li Yan, Guomei Quan, Guoqiang Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-021-00913-1