Apolactoferrin inhibits the catalytic domain of matrix metalloproteinase-2 by zinc chelation

Authors :: Newsome, Anthony L.
Johnson, Jon Paul
Seipelt, Rebecca L.
Thompson, Michael W.
Source :: Biochemistry and Cell Biology. October 2007, Vol. 85 Issue 5, p563, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Abstract: Lactoferrin (LTF) is a multifunctional iron-binding protein that is also capable of binding other divalent metal cations, especially [Zn.sup.2+]. Recent investigations indicate that lactoferrin levels are elevated in many [...]

Subjects :: Chelating agents -- Properties
Zinc -- Properties
Lactoferrins -- Properties -- Influence
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