He reported that zinc cancer disrupts highly active calcium signals in cells, which is absent in normal cells, and thus zinc seartically prevents cancer cell growth.

The team's head Zui PAN stated that zinc selected selectively prevents the growth of cancer cells, but does not prevent the growth of normal esophageal epithelial cells.

PAN stated that this study can provide the route for better prevention and treatment of esophageal cancer. Pain said that many cancer patients have found zinc deficiency, and clinical data and animal studies have shown that this mineral is very important for the prevention of overall body health and cancer.

Authors reported that zinc is an important element of many proteins and enzymes and it is impossible to function cells in its absence. “Now it appears that zinc and calcium can have a cross-lock, which means they may be connected.”

PAN stated that zinc's inadequate amounts can cause cancer and other diseases. He said, “So it is important to have a good diet.” Zinc -rich foods include spinach, flax seeds, meat, pumpkin seeds, and seafood such as shrimp and oyster.

PAN stated that in the future they would study these two signs, how they affect each other, and how the researchers can take advantage of what they know. He said that such a step would guide him to develop better prevention and treatment strategy. The research was published in the Federation of American Society for Experimental Biology Journal.