Protein
Metallothionein-like protein 2C
Organism
Oryza sativa subsp. japonica
Function
Metallothioneins have a high content of cysteine residues that bind various heavy metals (Probable). Acts as reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger in the cytosol. Possesses superoxide anion and hydroxyl radical scavenging activities in vitro (PubMed:15220467). Plays a role during root development, lateral root initiation and seed embryo germination, possibly by regulating levels of cytokinin (PubMed:18258694).
Similarity
Belongs to the metallothionein superfamily. Type 15 family.
Sequence
MSCCGGNCGCGSGCQCGGGCGGCKMFPDVEATATTKTFVLAAPSNKASSGGMEMAVESGENGGCGCNTCKCGTSCSGCSCCSCN