Protein
Metallothionein-like protein 1B
Organism
Oryza sativa subsp. japonica
Function
Metallothioneins have a high content of cysteine residues that bind various heavy metals (Probable). Functions as metal chelator of nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu). Possesses higher affinity for Ni and Cd ions compared to Zn and Cu ions (PubMed:23385446).
Similarity
Belongs to the metallothionein superfamily. Type 15 family.
Sequence
MSCSCGSSCGCGSNCTCGKMYPDLEEKSSSAQATVVLGVAPEKAHFEAAAESGETAHGCGCGSSCKCNPCNC