[Zinc's biological in the pathogenesis of duodenal ulcer]

Ross Gastroenterol Zh. 2001:(1):30-4.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Zinc has important role in many biochemical processes such as regeneration, growth, tissues differentiation, transmission of heredity information and so on. Its role in the duodenal peptic ulcer's pathogenesis is connected with function of gastroduodenal defence.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Ulcer / metabolism*
  • Duodenal Ulcer / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Zinc / deficiency*

Substances

  • Zinc