metallothioneins

November 22, 2023

Metallothionein Family Proteins as Regulators of Zinc Ions Synergistically Enhance the Anticancer Effect of Cannabidiol in Human Colorectal Cancer Cells

Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical obtained from Cannabis sativa; it has therapeutic effects on anxiety and cognition and anti-inflammatory…

October 26, 2021

Cannabidiol‐induced activation of the metallothionein pathway impedes anticancer effects of disulfiram and its metabolite CuET

Abstract Disulfiram (DSF), an established alcohol‐aversion drug, is a candidate for repurposing in cancer treatment. DSF’s antitumor activity is supported…

February 5, 2018

Traversing the Links between Heavy Metal Stress and Plant Signaling

Abstract Plants confront multifarious environmental stresses widely divided into abiotic and biotic stresses, of which heavy metal stress represents one…