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Metal regulatory transcription factor 1

Definition

Zinc-dependent transcriptional regulator of cellular adaption to conditions of exposure to heavy metals. Binds to metal responsive elements (MRE) in promoters and activates the transcription of metallothionein genes like metallothionein-2/MT2A. Also regulates the expression of metalloproteases in response to intracellular zinc and functions as a catabolic regulator of cartilages (By similarity).

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