Illustration of copper storage proteins from the bacterium Streptomyces lividans. Copper is found in a number of enzymes that play a role in fundamental processes in a cell such as respiration. However, copper is also toxic to cells, so its levels need to be closely controlled. Copper storage proteins bind excess copper and store it for when it is required. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / FRANCISCO J. ENGUITA |
Bildgröße: | 4670 px × 4671 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |