Metallothionein

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Metallothionein Definition

Enzymes that use cysteine residues to transport metals such as copper and zinc throughout the body. The native polypeptide is found in abundant levels in the kidney cortex and liver.

Metallothionein Synonyms

Metallothionein

Terms in Metallothionein category

Metallothionein-3