Peptides Used for Heavy Metal Remediation: A Promising Approach.
Int J Mol Sci
; 25(12)2024 Jun 18.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38928423
ABSTRACT
In recent years, heavy metal pollution has become increasingly prominent, severely damaging ecosystems and biodiversity, and posing a serious threat to human health. However, the results of current methods for heavy metal restoration are not satisfactory, so it is urgent to find a new and effective method. Peptides are the units that make up proteins, with small molecular weights and strong biological activities. They can effectively repair proteins by forming complexes, reducing heavy metal ions, activating the plant's antioxidant defense system, and promoting the growth and metabolism of microorganisms. Peptides show great potential for the remediation of heavy metal contamination due to their special structure and properties. This paper reviews the research progress in recent years on the use of peptides to remediate heavy metal pollution, describes the mechanisms and applications of remediation, and provides references for the remediation of heavy metal pollution.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Peptides
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Metals, Heavy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Mol Sci
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article