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Metallothioneins bind metals

Proteins (11)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Metallothionein-2MT-2; Metallothionein-2A; Metallothionein-II; MT-IIHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-3MT-3; GIFB; GIF; Growth inhibitory factor; Metallothionein-III; MT-IIIHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1AMT-1A; Metallothionein-IA; MT-IAHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1EMT-1E; Metallothionein-IE; MT-IEHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1FMT-1F; Metallothionein-IF; MT-IFHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1BMT-1B; Metallothionein-IB; MT-IBHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1GMT-1G; Metallothionein-1K; MT-1K; Metallothionein-IG; MT-IGHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-4MT-4; Metallothionein-IV; MT-IVHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1HMT-1H; Metallothionein-0; MT-0; Metallothionein-IH; MT-IHHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1XMT-1X; Metallothionein-IX; MT-IXHomo sapiens (human)
Metallothionein-1MMT-1M; Metallothionein-IM; MT-IMHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (5)

CompoundDescription
copperA heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55.
CopperA heavy metal trace element with the atomic symbol Cu, atomic number 29, and atomic weight 63.55.
ZincA metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with ANEMIA, short stature, HYPOGONADISM, impaired WOUND HEALING, and geophagia. It is known by the symbol Zn.
ArsenicA shiny gray element with atomic symbol As, atomic number 33, and atomic weight 75. It occurs throughout the universe, mostly in the form of metallic arsenides. Most forms are toxic. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), arsenic and certain arsenic compounds have been listed as known carcinogens. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)
CadmiumAn element with atomic symbol Cd, atomic number 48, and atomic weight 112.41. It is a metal and ingestion will lead to CADMIUM POISONING.