Zinc deficiency decreases bone mineral density of rat by calmodulin-induced change in calcium metabolism
Qingli Yu, Jiali Zhao, Yanfeng Chen, Zixiang Li, Yongzhi Sun, Lina Fan, Maoqing Wang, Chenghai Peng
This study shows zinc deficiency in rats reduces bone mineral density by altering calcium metabolism through calmodulin decrease and increased PTH.
bioRxiv · Jun 9, 2020 · PreprintMolecular Biology