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ferritin [′fer·ət·ən] (biochemistry) An iron-protein complex occurring in tissues, probably as a storage form of iron. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Blood tests showed a mild microcytosis, low ferritin level, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate 40 mm/h; serum biochemistry and levels of C-reactive protein, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin by electrophoresis were nor mal. 2000), urban PM (Smith and Aust 1997), and asbestos (Lund and Aust 1992) have shown that iron mobilized by chelators correlates with the induction of ferritin synthesis by A549 cells and with DNA strand breaks in a cell-free assay for reactive oxygen species. human serum albumin, ferritin, and endotoxins) can be transported via pinocytosis. |
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