高等学校化学学报

高等学校化学学报 ›› 1999, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (S1): 479.

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Determination of Metallothionein in Different Organs of Ovariectomized Rat by the Cd-Saturation Method

YANG M. S., CHEN Deng-Yun, YEUNG W. T.d:\PDF\21.pdf   

  1. Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
  • 出版日期:1999-12-31 发布日期:1999-12-31

Determination of Metallothionein in Different Organs of Ovariectomized Rat by the Cd-Saturation Method

YANG M. S., CHEN Deng-Yun, YEUNG W. T.   

  1. Department of Biology, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong
  • Online:1999-12-31 Published:1999-12-31

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摘要：

Metallothionein (MT) is a low molecular weight (approximately 6,700 Da), cysteine-rich, heat-stable protein that can be induced by a variety of metals including cadmium, copper and zinc. One of the main functions of metallothionein is to protect against toxicity mediated by metals. Besides metal detoxification, the abundant sulfur molecules of the protein contribute to its function as free radical scavengers.

Abstract:

Metallothionein (MT) is a low molecular weight (approximately 6,700 Da), cysteine-rich, heat-stable protein that can be induced by a variety of metals including cadmium, copper and zinc. One of the main functions of metallothionein is to protect against toxicity mediated by metals. Besides metal detoxification, the abundant sulfur molecules of the protein contribute to its function as free radical scavengers.

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