Metallothionein
MTs function is not clear, but experimental data suggest MTs may provide protection against metal toxicity, be involved in regulation of physiological metals (Zn and Cu) and provide protection against oxidative stress.
This protein functions in primary metal storage, transport and detoxification.[5] More specifically, Yeast MT stores copper so therefore protects the cell against copper toxicity by tightly chelating copper ions.
This protein functions in primary metal storage, transport and detoxification.[5] More specifically, Yeast MT stores copper so therefore protects the cell against copper toxicity by tightly chelating copper ions.