Clemens, S; Simm, C; Maier, T: Heavy Metal‐binding Proteins and Peptides, (2005), doi:10.1002/3527600035.bpol8010 | |
Abstract: ntroduction Historical Outline Chemical Structures Nomenclature and Structure of Metallothioneins Phytochelatins and Phytochelatin–Metal Complexes Structural Properties of Metallochaperones Chemical Analysis and Detection Metallothioneins Phytochelatins Occurrence Metallothioneins Phytochelatins Metallochaperones Functions Metal Homeostasis and the Role of Metallochaperones Buffering and Detoxification Phytochelatin Functions Metallothionein Functions Physiology Metallothionein Localization and Isoforms Localization and Compartmentation of Phytochelatin Synthesis Biochemistry Metal‐binding Characteristics of Metallothioneins Biochemistry of Phytochelatin Synthesis Molecular Genetics Metallothionein Genes and Their Regulation Phytochelatin Synthase Genes Biotechnological Applications Patents Outlook and Perspectives |