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B L O'Dell1

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia 65211, USA. Boyd_O'Dell@muccmail.missouri.edu

Annual Review of Nutrition
|August 26, 1998
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This research highlights the critical role of zinc in animal and human nutrition. Decades of study suggest zinc is essential for maintaining plasma-membrane function, impacting ion channels and signal transduction.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Biochemistry
  • Trace Element Metabolism

Background:

  • Zinc is a ubiquitous trace element vital for numerous physiological and biochemical functions.
  • Understanding zinc's role in nutrition has been a significant focus in recent decades of research.

Observation:

  • The author's laboratory has dedicated 40 years to investigating zinc's functions.
  • Zinc is integral to biological systems, performing a wide array of essential roles.

Findings:

  • Zinc's primary function appears to be preserving plasma-membrane integrity.
  • This preservation is crucial for the proper functioning of ion channels and signal transduction pathways.

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  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the comprehensive importance of zinc in nutrition.

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