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zinc thionein
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Metallothionein
Definition
: A low-molecular-weight (approx. 10 kD) protein occurring in the cytoplasm of kidney cortex and liver. It is rich in cysteinyl residues and contains no aromatic amino acids. Metallothionein shows high affinity for bivalent heavy metals.
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Other names
Metallothionein IIA; Metallothionein II; Metallothionein I; Metallothionein B; Metallothionein A; Isometallothionein
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zinc thionein [ Zinc metallothionein,Zn metallothionein ]
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*Metallothionein
Zinc
Pharma Action
Antioxidants
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Radiation-Protective Agents
Can J Biochem 57(7):1030;1979