Zinc is an essential macronutrient, which play a crucial role in multiple cellular functions, including immune cell signaling. In zinc dyshomeostasis, which includes zinc deficiency, there are impairments in several cellular and organ function including overall immune function and increased susceptibility to infection. This shows that zinc cannot be overlooked in immune system and other cellular processes. Some of the problems associated with zinc deficiency are growth retardation, neurological disorder, immune dysfunction and Acrodermatitis enteropathica, a metabolic disorder.   Zinc Transporters Zinc coordinates its signaling through two families of zinc transporters and metallothiones. The two families of zinc transporters are: The Solute-linked carrier 39 (SLC39A or ZIP) family of zinc…