Zinc in DNA replication and transcription.

Wu F.Y.H.; Wu C.W.

Zinc in DNA replication and transcription.

1987

Wu F.Y.H. | Wu C.W.

A technical review examines the role of zinc (Zn) in the transfer of genetic information, with emphasis placed on the role of intrinsic Zn in polymerases and transcription factors and on the effects of Zn deficiency in DNA replication and transcription. Topics include: the role of Zn in DNA replication; the role of Zn in gene transcription; and the role of Zn in Transcription Factor A metalloenzyme in RNA synthesis. It is concluded that Zn plays an essential role in gene expression.(wz).

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adn cinc deficiencia de minerales diet dieta dna enzimas enzyme enzymes genetica genetics mineral deficiencies nucleic acids zinc

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Published in

Annual review of nutrition

Volume 7 ISSN 0147-006X

Pagination

v.251-272

Other Subjects

Carence minerale; Regime alimentaire; Genetique; Acidos nucleicos; Acide nucleique

Language

English

Note

ill., charts. 80 ref. Literature review.

Type

Journal Article; Journal Part

Source

Annual-review-of-nutrition (USA). (1987). v. 7 p. 251-272.

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Zinc in DNA replication and transcription.

1987

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