Participation of metallothionein and superoxide dismutase in the blood of smoking smelters
Objectives: Metallothionein (MT) and two forms of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which are dependent on zinc and copper ions, are involved in defense against the same superoxide anion radicals and are present in extra- and intracellular compartments. The aim of our study was to investigate MT concentra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2014-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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Online Access: | http://ijomeh.eu/Participation-of-metallothionein-and-superoxide-dismutase-in-the-blood-of-smoking-smelters,2055,0,2.html |