Metallothionein and cancer
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2. Roles of metallothionein in the cells The first discovered and still not fully understood roles of MT-1 and MT-2 are transporting of essential heavy metals, detoxification of toxic ones and protection against oxidation stress. MT by interaction with other proteins fulfils its function, resulting in different effects in the organism [5]. Interaction of MT with other proteins occurs either directly or via heavy metals administration and redox reactions. Metallothionein and cancer
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