Metallothionein: A Comprehensive Review of Its Classification, Structure, Biological Functions, and Applications
Metallothionein is a cysteine-rich protein with a high metal content that is widely found in nature. In addition to heavy metal detoxification, metallothionein is well known as a potent antioxidant. The high sulfhydryl content of metallothionein confers excellent antioxidant activity, enabling it to...
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Main Authors: | Ruoqiu Yang (Author), Dumila Roshani (Author), Boya Gao (Author), Pinglan Li (Author), Nan Shang (Author) |
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2024-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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