Zinc Fortification Decreases ZIP1 Gene Expression of Some Adolescent Females with Appropriate Plasma Zinc Levels

Zinc Fortification Decreases ZIP1 Gene Expression of Some Adolescent Females with Appropriate Plasma Zinc Levels

Zinc homeostasis is achieved after intake variation by changes in the expression levels of zinc transporters. The aim of this study was to evaluate dietary intake (by 24-h recall), absorption, plasma zinc (by absorption spectrophotometry) and the expression levels (by quantitative PCR), of the trans...

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Main Authors: Rosa O. Méndez, Alejandra Santiago, Gloria Yepiz-Plascencia, Alma B. Peregrino-Uriarte, Ana M. Calderón de la Barca, Hugo S. García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
adolescent girls
zinc fortified milk
zinc intake
plasma zinc
zinc transporter expression
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/6/6/2229

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