Zinc, Metallothionein and Carcinogenesis (1995)

Title:

Zinc, Metallothionein and Carcinogenesis

Key words:

zinc, metallothionein protein

Research Institution:

University of Pittsburgh

Location:

Pennsylvania

Researcher:

John S Lazo

Project Description:

Dr. Lazo studied the biochemical pathway of the inhibitory effect of zinc, an essential micronutrient, in carcinogenesis. Since the metallothionein protein acts as a carrier for metal ions, the presence and inducibility of this protein in various cells and the response to toxicants after exposure to zinc should determined.