Zinc Modulates Glutamine Metabolism in T Cells.
Nergis GüzelLothar RinkHenrike Josephine FischerPublished in: Molecular nutrition & food research (2023)
Besides T cell subset differentiation, zinc also impacts on the cellular metabolism by inhibiting glutaminolysis. This suggests that zinc deficiency can contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases whereas zinc supplementation can support their therapy.