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An Overview of Molecular Aspects of Iron Metabolism.
- Source :
- Hemoglobin; Feb2006, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p69-80, 12p, 1 Diagram
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Iron (Fe) is an essential, but potentially noxious, metal for almost all organisms. Its precise cellular regulation is necessary to ensure synthesis of numerous iron-containing proteins required for metabolic processes yet at the same time avoiding the build-up of potentially toxic levels of iron. In humans, iron-deficiency results in anemia, while excess iron can lead to organ damage as a result of a build-up of non-transferrin-bound iron (NTBI). In recent years, the cloning of novel proteins has clarified the mechanisms of iron uptake, storage and metabolic regulation. Our current knowledge of the molecular aspects of mammalian iron metabolism and NTBI are presented in this review. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- IRON in the body
PROTEINS
IRON metabolism
ANEMIA
TRANSFERRIN
BLOOD proteins
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03630269
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Hemoglobin
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20070369
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03630260500455318