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Somatomedin-C in zinc deficiency

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A significant decrease in the activity of somatomedin-C (SM-C) was observed due to zinc deficiency. SM-C activity correlated significantly with b.wt gain and with the status of zinc in rats. The present findings provide an insight into the mechanism by which zinc promotes growth and development.

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Cossack, Z.T. Somatomedin-C in zinc deficiency. Experientia 40, 498–500 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01952405

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