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Phytochelatins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

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Entry terms

  • 98726-08-0
  • Phytochelatin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T9DTD4J8-M

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