[Metallothionein and cancer]

Metallothionein(MT) is a group of conjugated proteins which are rich in cysteine with low molecular weight. MTs have recently been proposed to play an important role in carcinogenesis and cancer therapy. The researches included: 1. The possibility of MT in reducing the side effects of anticancer drug. 2. The potential role of MT in carcinogenesis. 3. The correlation between MT and the acquired resistance of tumor cells to anticancer drug.