Challenging the Metallothionein (MT) Gene of Biomphalaria glabrata: Unexpected Response Patterns Due to Cadmium Exposure and Temperature Stress

Challenging the Metallothionein (MT) Gene of Biomphalaria glabrata: Unexpected Response Patterns Due to Cadmium Exposure and Temperature Stress

Metallothioneins (MTs) are low-molecular-mass, cysteine-rich, metal binding proteins. In most animal species, they are involved in metal homeostasis and detoxification, and provide protection from oxidative stress. Gastropod MTs are highly diversified, exhibiting unique features and adaptations like...

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Main Authors: Michael Niederwanger, Martin Dvorak, Raimund Schnegg, Veronika Pedrini-Martha, Katharina Bacher, Massimo Bidoli, Reinhard Dallinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
metallothionein
metal binding domain
cadmium tolerance
heat shock
cold shock
Biomphalaria glabrata
Gastropoda
Hygrophila
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/8/1747

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