A Simple Metallothionein-Based Biosensor for Enhanced Detection of Arsenic and Mercury
Metallothioneins (MTs) are a family of cysteine-rich proteins whose biological roles include the regulation of essential metal ions and protection against the harmful effects of toxic metals. Due to its high affinity for many toxic, soft metals, recombinant human MT isoform 1a was incorporated into...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Biosensors |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/7/1/14 |