Regulation of metallothionein gene expression in dental pulp cells
Aim or Purpose: Metallothionein (MT) is a cysteine-rich metal-binding protein. Zinc (Zn) is one of the inducers for expression of MT in many organs. It is widely believed that MT functions in the detoxification of heavy metals such as cadmium (Cd). In addition, it has been suggested MT plays an anti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-09-01
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| Series: | International Dental Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0020653921001854 |