MT 2

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:protein
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Metallothionein-2
gptkbp:binds gptkb:lead
copper
silver
zinc
mercury
cadmium
gptkbp:contains cysteine residues
gptkbp:encodedBy MT2A gene
gptkbp:expressedIn gptkb:kidney
brain
liver
intestine
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:human
gptkb:mouse
right
gptkbp:function metal ion binding
detoxification of heavy metals
regulation of zinc and copper homeostasis
gptkbp:gene MT2A
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MT 2
gptkbp:inducedBy gptkb:glucocorticoids
heavy metals
oxidative stress
gptkbp:location chromosome 16q13
gptkbp:molecularWeight 6-7 kDa
gptkbp:role antioxidant defense
apoptosis regulation
cellular proliferation
protection against metal toxicity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Montana_Highway_2
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7