Molecular Evolution of Metallothioneins of Antarctic Fish: A Physiological Adaptation to Peculiar Seawater Chemical Characteristics

Molecular Evolution of Metallothioneins of Antarctic Fish: A Physiological Adaptation to Peculiar Seawater Chemical Characteristics

Metallothioneins (MTs) are low-molecular weight sulfur-rich proteins, widely distributed in nature. They play a homeostatic role in the control and detoxification of metal ions. Previous studies indicated that MTs also have the capacity to scavenge reactive oxygen species. This study aimed to invest...

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Main Authors: Rigers Bakiu, Francesco Boldrin, Sara Pacchini, Sophia Schumann, Elisabetta Piva, Anna Maria Tolomeo, Diana Ferro, Alessandro Grapputo, Gianfranco Santovito, Paola Irato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Journal of Marine Science and Engineering
Subjects:
adaptation
Antarctica
fish
metallothioneins
negative selection
positive selection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/10/11/1592

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