Metallothionein IV

The Proceedings of the Fourth International Metallothionein Meeting (MT-97) feature the latest research on metallothionein. The book covers a broad range of topics which provide important information for both basic and clinical investigators. The selected 94 articles in this book are written by the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Klaasen, C. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Basel Birkhäuser 1999, 1999
Edition:1st ed. 1999
Series:Advances in Life Sciences
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Metallothionein nomenclature and structure
  • Chemical and analytical aspects of metallothionein
  • Metallothionein in non-mammalian tissues
  • Transcription factors
  • Role of metallothionein in reproduction, development and cell proliferation
  • Metallothionein in brain disease
  • Role of metallothionein in copper metabolism, diabetes and autoimmune disease
  • Role of metallothionein in Cd-induced nephrotoxicity and bone loss
  • Role of metallothionein in oxidative stress
  • Metallothionein and carcinogenesis
  • Metallothioneins as biomarkers