Trace Metal Storage Protein

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Trace Metal Storage Protein Definition

A protein that binds to and stores essential metals in the body both to make them available for biological processes and to prevent the toxic effects of free metals in an organism.

Trace Metal Storage Protein Synonyms

Terms in Trace Metal Storage Protein category

Ferritin
Metallothionein