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Review
. 1988 Dec;8(6):579-83.
doi: 10.1007/BF01117337.

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

C A Pasternak  1
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A novel role of Ca2+ and Zn2+: protection of cells against membrane damage

C A Pasternak. Biosci Rep. 1988 Dec.

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.

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