Identification of Metallothionein Gene in Human Plasma: A Molecular Analysis of Cadmium and Lead Pollution in Gas Station Environment

• Published in: Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia Vol. 7; no. 4; pp. 383 - 390
• Main Authors: N. K. Dewi, A. Yuniastuti, A. M. A. Ahmed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universitas Negeri Semarang 01.12.2018
• Subjects: biomarker, metallothioenian gene, lead, cadmium

Metallothionein (MTs) is a protein that binds to metals, cysteine-rich and has low molecular weights. Metallothionein binds metals and has some essential cellular functions, such as transportation, storage, and metal detoxification. When metallic lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) are absorbed, it will imme...