Phytochelatins [fytochelatiny]

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fytochelatin

 

Phytochelatin

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Definition

Poly-glutathione peptides composed of (Glu-Cys)n-Gly where n is two to seven. They are biosynthesized by glutathione gamma-glutamylcysteinyltransferase and are found in many PLANTS; YEASTS; and algae. They sequester HEAVY METALS.

DUI
D054811 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0196807
Previous indexing
Glutathione (1991-2007)
History note
2008(1992)
Public note
2008; PHYTOCHELATINS was indexed under GLUTATHIONE 1992-2007

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