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Maternal Marginal Zinc Deficiency Affects the Liver Unfolded Protein Response in Weaning Rat Offspring

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Investigate the mechanisms through which maternal exposure to a marginally zinc deficient diet (MZD) during gestation and early postnatal development (up to postnatal day 20) impacts the unfolded protein response (UPR) in the offspring’s liver.

Source: Current Developments in Nutrition

DOI: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2026.108662

Authors: Alissa L MacLoon, Marie C Heffern, Patricia I Oteiza

Institution: University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Trace Elements in Health

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000