Ferritin Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Ferritin An iron protein complex, containing up to 23% iron, formed by the union of ferric iron with apoferritin -- it is found in the intestinal mucosa, spleen, bone marrow, reticulocytes, and liver, and regulates iron storage and transport from the intestinal lumen to plasma. Ferritin is from the group Trace Metal Storage Protein Other Names for Ferritin Ferritin Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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