Key words: Metallothioneins; Protective function;
Immuno-histochemical detection; Anti-oxidant character;
Metal regulatory gene; Oncogene; Apoptosis; Genotoxic;
Non-genotoxic environment; Detoxifi cation
Thirumoorthy N, Manisenthil Kumar KT, Shyam Sundar A,
Panayappan L, Chatterjee M. Metallothionein: An overview.
World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(7): 993-996