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A novel role of Ca2+ and Zn2+: Protection of cells against membrane damage

C. A. Pasternak
Bioscience Reports Dec 01, 1988, 8 (6) ; DOI: 10.1007/BF01117337
C. A. Pasternak
Department of Biochemistry, St George's Hospital Medical School, Cranmer Terrace, London SW17 0RE, UK
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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
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