Metal-binding proteins and peptides in bioremediation and phytoremediation of heavy metals.
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The expression of metal-binding proteins or peptides in microorganisms and plants in order to enhance heavy metal accumulation and/or tolerance has great potential. Several different peptides and proteins have been explored. This review focuses on cadmium (Cd) because of the significant importance of this metal and because of its global presence in many food materials.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Trends in biotechnology
دوره 19 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001