Abstract
In the retina it is hypothesized that zinc is a neurotransmitter. Here, we describe the histological localization of zinc, the biological actions of zinc, the uptake of zinc, and the release of zinc based on our recent findings in the rat retina.
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Kaneda, M., Ishii, K., Akagi, T., Hashikawa, T. (2003). Zinc as a Neurotransmitter in the Rat Retina. In: Kaneko, A. (eds) The Neural Basis of Early Vision. Keio University International Symposia for Life Sciences and Medicine, vol 11. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-68447-3_52
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