The functions, purposes, and roles of metallothioneins have been the subject of
speculations since the discovery of the protein over 60 years ago. This article guides …

Zn2+ ions are essential in many physiological processes, including enzyme catalysis,
protein structural stabilization, and the regulation of many proteins. The affinities of proteins …

MTs are small cysteine-rich proteins that chelate metal ions such as Cu+ and Zn2+, and are
widely distributed in several life domains, in particular the eukaryotic one. They are present …

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most familiar primary hepatic malignancy with a poor
prognosis. The incidence of HCC and the associated deaths have risen in recent decades …

After meiosis, tapetal cells in the innermost anther wall layer undergo program cell death
(PCD)-triggered degradation. This step is essential for microspore development and pollen …

Chrysin is a natural flavonoid compound that has antioxidant and neuroprotective effects.
Cerebral ischemia reperfusion (CIR) is closely connected with increased oxidative stress in …

Metallothioneins (MTs) are a group of cysteine-rich, universal, low molecular weight proteins
distributed widely in almost all major taxonomic groups ranging from tiny microbes to highly …

Metallothionein-3 (MT-3), a member of the mammalian metallothionein (MT) family, is mainly
expressed in the central nervous system (CNS). MT-3 possesses a unique neuronal growth …

Metallothioneins (MTs) are small cysteine-rich intracellular proteins with four major isoforms
identified in mammals, designated MT-1 through MT-4. The best known biological functions …

Abstract Mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), selenium (Se), and arsenic (As) are metals
or metalloids of high concern because of their effects on the environment and, specially …