Biotin Is Required for Zinc Homeostasis in the Skin

    April 2019 in “ Nutrients ”
    Youichi Ogawa, Manao Kinoshita, Takuya Sato … Tatsuyoshi Kawamura
    Studysummary This study found that biotin deficiency in mice led to reduced zinc levels, disappearance of epidermal Langerhans cells, and increased ATP production, resulting in prolonged irritant contact dermatitis.
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