Metallothionein
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Metallothionein is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that bond to heavy metals.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any of a family of cysteine-rich proteins that bond to heavy metals.
Word Forms
- metallothioneins
Synonyms for metallothionein
Depending on context, synonyms include MT.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cadmium, metallothioneine, metallothionine, metalothionein, metallothioprotein, metalloprotein.
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