Genome wide identification, phylogeny and expression of zinc transporter genes in common carp.

BACKGROUND: Zinc is an essential trace element in organisms, which serves as a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes that are involved in many pivotal biological processes including growth, development, reproduction and immunity. Therefore, the homeostasis of zinc in the cell is fundamental. The zinc tra...

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Main Authors: Yanliang Jiang, Songhao Zhang, Shuaisheng Feng, Jinsheng Sun, Peng Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4281218?pdf=render