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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/5/489 |