Zinc transporter ZnT3/Slc30a3 has a potential role in zinc ion influx in mouse oocytes

• Main Authors: Atsuko KAGEYAMA (Author), Jumpei TERAKAWA (Author), Shunsuke TAKARABE (Author), Hibiki SUGITA (Author), Yui KAWATA (Author), Junya ITO (Author), Naomi KASHIWAZAKI (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development, 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Zinc is an essential trace element for various physiological functions, including reproduction. The influx/efflux of zinc ions is regulated by zinc transporters (Zip1-14 and ZnT1-8, 10). However, the precise roles of zinc transporters and zinc dynamics in reproductive functions are unknown. In this...