hZip2 and hZip3 zinc transporters are down regulated in human prostate adenocarcinomatous glands
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The normal human prostate glandular epithelium has the unique function of accumulating high levels of zinc. In prostate cancer this capability is lost as an early event in the development of the malignant cells. The mechanism and fac...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-06-01
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| Series: | Molecular Cancer |
| Online Access: | http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/6/1/37 |