Zinc and the Synthesis of Zinc Binding Proteins (Protocol B)

Completed

Conditions studied: Zinc Deficiency

In brief

The specific aim of this protocol is to examine differential expression of specific mRNAs and proteins that occur when the dietary intake of zinc is acutely reduced below the dietary requirement for a period of ten days.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01221129

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

10

Starts

2009-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-09-20

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 35. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy male
• 21-35 years
• Body weight above 110 lb

You may not qualify if…

• Use of dietary supplements
• Smoker
• Alcoholic
• Under medication
• History of chronic disease
• Use of denture cream
• Vegetarian
• Food allergy

Where it is running

• University of Florida — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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