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Metallothioneins, Unconventional Proteins from Unconventional Animals: A Long Journey from Nematodes to Mammals (†)
Metallothioneins (MTs) are ubiquitous low molecular weight cysteine-rich proteins characterized by high affinity for d10 electron configuration metals, including essential (Zn and Cu) and non-essential (Cd and Hg) trace elements. The biological role of these ancient and well-conserved multifunctiona...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4101491/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24970224 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biom4020435 |