Abstract
Certain cytotoxic agents damage cells by the induction of pores across their plasma membrane. Ca2+ and Zn2+ protect against such damage by promoting pore closure. Zn2+ may play a beneficial role in this regard in certain disease states.
- calcium
- zinc
- membrane protection
- © 1988 Plenum Publishing Corporation
December 1988
Volume: 8 Issue: 6
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A novel role of Ca2+ and Zn2+: Protection of cells against membrane damage
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