The immunopathology of zinc deficiency in humans and rodents. A possible role for programmed cell death
This chapter explores whether or not the zinc deficient rat appears to be a useful model for humans and whether there are common patterns of immune defects observed between the species. Studies are reviewed on the efficacy of zinc supplementation on the immune status of the mildly deficient elderly
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Published in | Human nutrition : a comprehensive treatise (USA) Vol. 8 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
1993
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Summary: | This chapter explores whether or not the zinc deficient rat appears to be a useful model for humans and whether there are common patterns of immune defects observed between the species. Studies are reviewed on the efficacy of zinc supplementation on the immune status of the mildly deficient elderly |
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Bibliography: | S30 9516555 |
ISSN: | 0886-6848 |