A Survey on the Distribution of Ovothiol and <i>ovoA</i> Gene Expression in Different Tissues and Cells: A Comparative Analysis in Sea Urchins and Mussels
Ovothiols are histidine-derived thiols produced by a variety of marine invertebrates, protists and bacteria. These compounds, which are among the strongest natural antioxidants, are involved in controlling the cellular redox balance due to their redox exchange with glutathione. Although ovothiols we...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-04-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/20/4/268 |