Skip to main content
. 2016 Feb 4;11(2):e0147146. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0147146

Fig 4. Model of diffusion-controlled Zn transport across the cellular membrane.

Fig 4

A schematic model of Zn transport in cells takes into account the role of cytokines and Zn concentration. Fick equation describes the flux. J: total Zinc flux in cells through transporters; n: number of transporters; D: diffusion coefficient; k: partition coefficient, proportional to Zn concentration, where e and i stand for external and internal compartment respectively; δ: membrane thickness.