Zinc and Zinc Transporters in Dermatology

    December 2022 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Zubaidah Al-Khafaji, Sofia Brito, Bum-Ho Bin
    Studysummary This review discusses the role of zinc and its transporters in skin health and disorders, providing an overview without presenting new clinical results.
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