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. 2007 Feb 7;1:99–111.

Table 1.

MT-I+II inhibitory actions
MT-I+II scavenge and neutralize ROS
MT-I+II inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines, macrophages and T-lymphocytes.
MT-I+II inhibit apoptosis (incl. cytochrome-c leakage, p53 levels, caspase activity)
MT-I+II stimulatory actions
MT-I+II augment anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective parameters in CNS
MT-I+II increase mitogens, apoptosis-inhibitory genes and growth/trophic factors
MT-I+II promote functional recovery including neurogenesis
MT-I+II homeostatic regulation
MT-I+II control and regulate toxic and essential metals
MT-I+II regulate NFkB concentration and activity