| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21425 | Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Phytochelatins (PCs) are heavy-metal-binding peptides found in some eukaryotes. This study investigates the use of plant-derived PCs for the inhibition of metal-induced protein aggregation. The results of this study show that PCs inhibit zinc-induced α-crystallin aggregation, and suggest that PCs might be useful as anti-cataract agents.
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Authors
Yasuhisa Hori, Tomoaki Yoshikawa, Naoki Tsuji, Takeshi Bamba, Yoshikazu Aso, Motonori Kudou, Yoshiki Uchida, Masahiro Takagi, Kazuo Harada, Kazumasa Hirata,