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Metallothioneins: new tricks for an old dog
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-16, 09:58 authored by Adrian WestAdrian West, Fiona StennardFiona Stennard, Tohyama, CThe function of metallothioneins is still an enigma, despite decades of work on these small proteins. Suggested roles have included participation in zinc and copper metabolism, cadmium detoxification and free radical scavenging. Some recent reports have given a new twist to these ideas, and have indicated an involvement of metallothionein in neural processes as well.
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Publication title
Today's Life ScienceVolume
7Issue
6Pagination
46-49ISSN
1033-6893Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
I D G Communications Pty. Ltd.Place of publication
AustraliaRepository Status
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