Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10802621 Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
►Transcription factor MTF-1 requires dimerization for metal-induced activity. ►Dimerization is mediated by a cysteine cluster that is conserved among vertebrates. ►Copper ions stabilize dimer formation via intermolecular disulfide bond formation.
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