Three-dimensional structure of beta-cell-specific zinc transporter, ZnT-8, predicted from the type 2 diabetes-associated gene variant SLC30A8 R325W.

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Published in Diabetol Metab Syndr on June 05, 2010

Authors

Rob Nm Weijers1

Author Affiliations

1: Teaching Hospital OLVG, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. robw01@xs4all.nl.

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