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Metallothioneins : unparalleled diversity in structures and functions for metal ion homeostasis and more

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Blindauer, Claudia A. and Leszczyszyn, Oksana I. (2010) Metallothioneins : unparalleled diversity in structures and functions for metal ion homeostasis and more. Natural Product Reports, Vol.27 (No.5). pp. 720-741. doi:10.1039/b906685n

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Abstract

Metallothioneins have been the subject of intense study for five decades, and have greatly inspired the development of bio-analytical methodologies including multi-dimensional and multi-nuclear NMR. With further advancements in molecular biology, protein science, and instrumental techniques, recent years have seen a renaissance of research into metallothioneins. The current report focuses on in vitro studies of so-called class II metallothioneins from a variety of phyla, highlighting the diversity of metallothioneins in terms of structure, biological functions, and molecular functions such as metal ion specificity, thermodynamic stabilities, and kinetic reactivity. We are still far from being able to predict any of these properties, and further efforts will be required to generate the knowledge that will enable a better understanding of what governs the biological and chemical properties of these unusual and intriguing small proteins.

Item Type: Journal Item
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Chemistry
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Metallothionein, Metal ions, Homeostasis, Speciation (Chemistry)
Journal or Publication Title: Natural Product Reports
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISSN: 0265-0568
Official Date: 2010
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2010Published
Volume: Vol.27
Number: No.5
Number of Pages: 22
Page Range: pp. 720-741
DOI: 10.1039/b906685n
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Funder: Royal Society (Great Britain), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (Great Britain) (BBSRC), Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung [Swiss National Science Foundation], Novartis Foundation, Natural Environment Research Council (Great Britain), European Commission, Wellcome Trust (London, England)

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