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Nutritional and Physiological Significance of Metallothionein

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Metallothionein II

Part of the book series: Experientia Supplementum ((EXS,volume 52))

Abstract

The biological function of metallothionein (MT) is still a matter of considerable conjecture. Convincing evidence has accrued that the protein can play an important role in the detoxification of certain heavy metals but a more fundamental role may be concerned with the metabolism of the essential elements zinc and copper. In addition the effects of physical and inflammatory stress and of infection on MT production imply an involvement in defence mechanisms against these conditions. MT may also act as a general detoxifying agent against certain xenobiotics.

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  1. Institute of Biochemistry, University of ZĂĽrich, Winterthurerstrasse 190, CH-8057, ZĂĽrich, Switzerland

    Jeremias H. R. Kägi

  2. Dept. of Environmental Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060, Japan

    Yutaka Kojima

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Bremner, I. (1987). Nutritional and Physiological Significance of Metallothionein. In: Kägi, J.H.R., Kojima, Y. (eds) Metallothionein II. Experientia Supplementum, vol 52. Birkhäuser, Basel. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-0348-6784-9_5

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