Oner G, Bor N M, Onuk E, Oner Z N
Eur J Pharmacol. 1981 Mar 12;70(2):241-3. doi: 10.1016/0014-2999(81)90221-1.
The properties of the gastric mucosal barrier and acid output were investigated in zinc deficient rats. A decline in total acid output, a significant diminution in hydrogen and sodium ion fluxes and an increase in gastric lesions suggest a marked breakdown of the gastric mucosal barrier in zinc deficient rats.