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The induction of metallothionein (MT) by copper has historically been a controversial area of research. Initial work in the mid 1970’s suggested that parenteral copper caused induction of a cysteine-rich protein (copper chelatin) distinct from MT. However, this protein is now considered to be an artifact.1
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McCormick, C.C., Lin, LY. (1988). Accumulation of Hepatic Zn7 and Zn/Cu Metallothionein in Copper-Loaded Chicks: Isolation and Characterization. In: Hurley, L.S., Keen, C.L., Lönnerdal, B., Rucker, R.B. (eds) Trace Elements in Man and Animals 6. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0723-5_13
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