Phytochelatin-2
(γ-Glu-Cys)2-Gly
Amino Acids
N/A
Molecular Weight
N/A
Half-life
N/A
Research Score
4.9
Studies
95
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Phytochelatin-2?
Phytochelatin-2 is a canonical plant thiol peptide that chelates cadmium, arsenic, and other heavy metals for vacuolar sequestration. It is one of the best-known biological metal-detoxification peptides.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
Chelation
Detoxification
Heavy-metal sequestration
Research Summary
Research
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