Zinc supplementation improves heme biosynthesis in rats exposed to lead
Background Lead acetate (Pb) inhibits heme biosynthesis through inhibition of d-aminolevulinic acid dehydrogenase (d-ALAD), copro porphyrinogen oxidase, and ferro chelatase. Zinc supplementation increases lead-binding metallothionein proteins. The purpose of this study was to find evidence that zin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University
2015-04-01
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Series: | Universa Medicina |
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Online Access: | http://www.univmed.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Budi.pdf |