The relationship of metallothionein to the toxicity of cadmium after prolonged oral administration to rats.
1978
F N Kotsonis, and
C D Klaassen
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007668
Kidney
Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations.
Kidneys
D008099
Liver
A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances.
Livers
D008297
Male
Males
D008667
Metalloproteins
Proteins that have one or more tightly bound metal ions forming part of their structure. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Metalloprotein
D008668
Metallothionein
A low-molecular-weight (approx. 10 kD) protein occurring in the cytoplasm of kidney cortex and liver. It is rich in cysteinyl residues and contains no aromatic amino acids. Metallothionein shows high affinity for bivalent heavy metals.