The Multifaceted Roles of Zinc in Neuronal Mitochondrial Dysfunction

Zinc is a highly abundant cation in the brain, essential for cellular functions, including transcription, enzymatic activity, and cell signaling. However, zinc can also trigger injurious cascades in neurons, contributing to the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases. Mitochondria, critical for meet...

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Main Authors: Hilary Y. Liu, Jenna R. Gale, Ian J. Reynolds, John H. Weiss, Elias Aizenman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Biomedicines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/5/489