Research uncovers copper binding abilities in the Yarrowia lipolytica metallothionein, indicating its potential role in metal detoxification.
Metallothioneins (MTs) are a superfamily of cysteine-rich proteins essential for metal homeostasis and detoxification. While mammalian and plant MTs have been extensively characterized, fungal MTs remain comparatively understudied despite their...
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