metallothioneins (MTs)
(m
tal´ōthī´ōnēns),
n.pl proteins and polypeptides containing very high levels of metal and sulfur. They are most common in the functional tissue of an organ and are considered useful in controlling the intracellular fixation and the free ion concentration of the trace elements zinc and copper, as well as defending the body against stress and toxic substances.
tal´ōthī´ōnēns), n.pl proteins and polypeptides containing very high levels of metal and sulfur. They are most common in the functional tissue of an organ and are considered useful in controlling the intracellular fixation and the free ion concentration of the trace elements zinc and copper, as well as defending the body against stress and toxic substances.
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